2027 Best Value Other Chemistry Schools in Illinois
[Other Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/other-chemistry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other chemistry students.
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2027 Best Value Other Chemistry Schools in Illinois
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Chemistry Schools
Our analysis ranked Western Illinois University the best value for a degree in other chemistry in Illinois. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,572. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from Western Illinois University generally make around $31,980. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Chicago one of the best values for other chemistry. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $69,324. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $81,002 early in their careers. Set against $15,854 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Chicago admits about 4% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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