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2027 Best Value General Chemistry Schools in Louisiana

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,068 Avg Student Debt
$53,990 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Chemistry Badge [General Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/general-chemistry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general chemistry students.

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2027 Best Value General Chemistry Schools in Louisiana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Chemistry Schools

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Louisiana Tech University tops our 2027 list of the best value general chemistry schools in Louisiana. Louisiana Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Ruston. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, compared with $16,866 for out-of-state students. General Chemistry graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from Louisiana Tech University generally make around $42,572. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of New Orleans one of the best values for general chemistry. Located in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,172 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,008. Typical student debt for general chemistry graduates is $23,048. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from University Of New Orleans generally make around $42,720. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Orleans admits about 74% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Louisiana Lafayette earned it the #3 place for general chemistry. University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public school located in the city of Lafayette. In-state tuition and fees average $10,418, compared with $24,146 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,373 to complete the general chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Lafayette generally make around $42,715. Set against $24,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Students looking for strong value in general chemistry will find it at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College, which ranked #4. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general chemistry graduates is $14,910. General Chemistry graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $49,718 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Xavier University Of Louisiana earned it the #5 place for general chemistry. Located in the city of New Orleans, Xavier University Of Louisiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,979. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general chemistry program here. General Chemistry graduates of Xavier University Of Louisiana earn a median of $46,854 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Xavier University Of Louisiana admits about 69% of applicants.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #6 position for value in general chemistry this year. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete the general chemistry program here. General Chemistry graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $53,507 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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