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2027 Best Value Chemical Engineering Schools in Ohio

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,286 Avg Student Debt
$59,529 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Chemical Engineering Badge [Chemical Engineering](/majors/engineering/chemical-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong chemical engineering education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for chemical engineering students.

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2027 Best Value Chemical Engineering Schools in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chemical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Chemical Engineering Schools

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For return on investment in chemical engineering, no school beat University Of Akron Main Campus this year. University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Chemical Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,168 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus generally make around $71,873. That is a strong return on a $23,168 median debt. University Of Akron Main Campus admits about 60% of applicants.

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University Of Toledo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete the chemical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from University Of Toledo generally make around $79,750. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical engineering schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the chemical engineering program here. Chemical Engineering graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $77,455 early in their careers. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cleveland State University earned it the #4 place for chemical engineering. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland. Students from in state pay about $12,982 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,502. Chemical Engineering graduates carry a median of $28,826 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from Cleveland State University generally make around $69,043. Set against $28,826 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Students looking for strong value in chemical engineering will find it at Ohio University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Chemical Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Chemical Engineering graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $67,322 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #6 among the best values for chemical engineering. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Students borrow a median of $21,333 to complete the chemical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $82,372. That is a strong return on a $21,333 median debt. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.

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Miami University Oxford earned the #7 position for value in chemical engineering this year. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. Students from in state pay about $17,519 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the chemical engineering program here. Chemical Engineering graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $77,542 early in their careers. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Miami University Oxford admits about 75% of applicants.

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University Of Dayton placed #8 among the best values for chemical engineering. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. In-state tuition and fees average $49,140. Chemical Engineering graduates carry a median of $22,999 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from University Of Dayton generally make around $79,865. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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Case Western Reserve University placed #9 among the best values for chemical engineering. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,608. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the chemical engineering program here. Chemical Engineering graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $83,706 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Case Western Reserve University admits about 36% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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