2027 Best Value Other Chemistry Schools in Michigan
[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 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other chemistry students.
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2027 Best Value Other Chemistry Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Chemistry Schools
Leading the list is Saginaw Valley State University, our #1 best value for other chemistry in Michigan. Set in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,930, while out-of-state students pay about $30,450. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $28,091. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University generally make around $50,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saginaw Valley State University admits about 72% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Wayne State University one of the best values for other chemistry. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Students borrow a median of $21,590 to complete the other chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $35,813. That is a strong return on a $21,590 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lake Superior State University earned it the #3 place for other chemistry. Lake Superior State University is a small public school located in the town of Sault Ste Marie. In-state tuition and fees average $14,890. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $22,429. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from Lake Superior State University generally make around $47,910. That is a strong return on a $22,429 median debt.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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