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2027 Best Value Geochemistry Schools in New York

[Geochemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/geochemistry/) 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 2 schools to find the best return on investment for geochemistry students.

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• Best Value Geochemistry Schools in New York

2027 Best Value Geochemistry Schools in New York

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

Best Value Geochemistry Schools

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Suny At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

$8,999 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,275 Avg Student Debt

$67,316 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in geochemistry, no school beat Suny At Geneseo this year. Located in the town of Geneseo, Suny At Geneseo is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,999, compared with $19,569 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for geochemistry graduates is $24,275. Early-career geochemistry graduates make about $37,022. Set against $24,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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State University Of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

$8,572 In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,500 Avg Student Debt

$58,073 Median Earnings (10yr)

State University Of New York At New Paltz came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value geochemistry schools. State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of New Paltz. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,822. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the geochemistry program here. Soon after graduation, geochemistry degree recipients from State University Of New York At New Paltz generally make around $41,000. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.