Best Chemistry Schools Near Germantown, WI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Germantown, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $35,178 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Germantown has a population of about 20,940. Median household income is $104,337 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Biochemists and Biophysicists at a median $106,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Germantown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer chemistry programs near Germantown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Germantown city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Germantown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 10.5 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 16.3 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 16.7 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI 16.8 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
59.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,009
Avg net price $15,193/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI 40.4 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,501
Avg net price $21,937/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,178
Out‑of‑state$35,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 41.7 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,356
Avg net price $14,158/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 42.7 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
Avg net price $11,772/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 44.9 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
47.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,950
Avg net price $26,565/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin chemistry page.

Chemistry Wages Near Germantown

Germantown is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $78,860 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $81,383
Biochemists and Biophysicists $106,480 WI statewide $109,886
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $77,140 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $79,608
Chemical Technicians $61,230 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,189
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $82,880 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,531
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,280 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $78,720
Chemical Engineers $97,660 WI statewide $100,784
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,370 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $77,781

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Germantown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,940 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $104,337 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 48.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Germantown, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Germantown. The closest is Concordia University-Wisconsin in Mequon, WI (10.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marian University (40.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Germantown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Germantown are: Biochemists and Biophysicists ($106,480), Chemical Engineers ($97,660), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($82,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Menomonee Falls instead of Germantown?

Menomonee Falls, WI is 5.9 miles from Germantown and has its own set of local chemistry programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Germantown an affordable place to study chemistry?

Germantown’s median household income of $104,337 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Germantown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Germantown

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Germantown:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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