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[Other Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/other-chemistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 46 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other chemistry students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in other chemistry, no school beat Utah Valley University this year. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $51,242. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
Cuny New York City College Of Technology came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other chemistry schools. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,332, compared with $15,282 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $11,492. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $44,323. Set against $11,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of California San Diego one of the best values for other chemistry. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Students borrow a median of $16,100 to complete the other chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $45,310. That is a strong return on a $16,100 median debt. The acceptance rate is 27%.
University Of California Los Angeles came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other chemistry schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $14,137 in student loans. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $42,358. Set against $14,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of California Merced one of the best values for other chemistry. University Of California Merced is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Merced. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,653, while out-of-state students pay about $46,541. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete the other chemistry program here. Other Chemistry graduates of University Of California Merced earn a median of $50,944 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Florida State University placed #6 among the best values for other chemistry. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the other chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $40,629. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #7 among the best values for other chemistry. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,748 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,411. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $21,181. Other Chemistry graduates of University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn a median of $50,039 early in their careers. Set against $21,181 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nevada Las Vegas admits about 96% of applicants.
University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras came in at #8 for value in other chemistry this year. Set in the city of San Juan, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,324 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $5,673. Other Chemistry graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras earn a median of $24,881 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras admits about 55% of applicants.
University Of California Irvine landed the #9 spot for other chemistry value this year. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $13,276 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $50,958 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Chicago ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value other chemistry schools. University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Students from in state pay about $69,324 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete the other chemistry program here. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $81,002. Set against $15,854 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Chicago admits about 4% of applicants.
University Of California Davis came in at #11 for value in other chemistry this year. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $42,204. Set against $14,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.
Saginaw Valley State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value other chemistry schools. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center. Students from in state pay about $12,930 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,450. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $28,091 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $50,012 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
University Of California Santa Barbara earned the #13 position for value in other chemistry this year. University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,444, compared with $47,332 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $15,805. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from University Of California Santa Barbara generally make around $47,197. Set against $15,805 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 33%.
Wayne State University landed the #14 spot for other chemistry value this year. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $21,590 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $35,813 early in their careers. Set against $21,590 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Louisiana Lafayette ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value other chemistry schools. Located in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,418, while out-of-state students pay about $24,146. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $24,373. Other Chemistry graduates of University Of Louisiana Lafayette earn a median of $42,715 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,373 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Western Illinois University placed #16 among the best values for other chemistry. Located in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,572. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $27,000. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $31,980. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Lake Superior State University landed the #17 spot for other chemistry value this year. Located in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $14,890 in tuition and fees. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $22,429 in student loans. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $47,910. That is a strong return on a $22,429 median debt.
University Of Puerto Rico Humacao ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value other chemistry schools. Set in the suburb of Humacao, University Of Puerto Rico Humacao is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,324. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $5,500. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Humacao generally make around $22,743. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri University Of Science And Technology landed the #19 spot for other chemistry value this year. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,984, compared with $33,248 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $25,187. Other Chemistry graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $74,532 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Grinnell College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value other chemistry schools. Located in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,196 in tuition and fees. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $17,154 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of Grinnell College earn a median of $38,888 early in their careers. Set against $17,154 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Grinnell College admits about 14% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #21 for value in other chemistry this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $23,250. Other Chemistry graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $50,659 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire admits about 82% of applicants.
Johns Hopkins University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value other chemistry schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $12,366. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $78,087. That is a strong return on a $12,366 median debt. The acceptance rate is 6%.
Metropolitan State College Of Denver came in at #23 for value in other chemistry this year. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,124, compared with $30,684 for out-of-state students. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $29,318 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of Metropolitan State College Of Denver earn a median of $34,417 early in their careers. Set against $29,318 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Northern Colorado landed the #24 spot for other chemistry value this year. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,901, while out-of-state students pay about $26,979. Students borrow a median of $26,626 to complete the other chemistry program here. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $45,406. Set against $26,626 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Harvard University placed #25 among the best values for other chemistry. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $16,616. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $95,207. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.
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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 · 46 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 46 ranked schools only.
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