2027 Best Value Chemistry Education Schools
[Chemistry Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/chemistry-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 151 schools to find the best return on investment for chemistry education students.
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Finding the Best Value Chemistry Education School for You
Where you study chemistry education affects both what you pay and what you earn. To help, we created our Best Value Chemistry Education Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Chemistry Education Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chemistry education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Chemistry Education Schools
Cuny Hunter College earned the #1 spot for value among chemistry education schools in the United States. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,382, while out-of-state students pay about $15,332. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $12,000. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $61,604. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted.
Cuny Brooklyn College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,452, with out-of-state students paying around $15,402. Students borrow a median of $13,178 to complete the chemistry education program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Cuny Brooklyn College generally make around $40,843. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Cuny Queens College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,538, while out-of-state students pay about $15,488. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $16,000. Chemistry Education graduates of Cuny Queens College earn a median of $67,212 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny Queens College admits about 64% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Cuny City College one of the best values for chemistry education. Cuny City College is a large public school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,340, while out-of-state students pay about $15,290. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $73,336. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Cuny Lehman College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemistry education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,410, while out-of-state students pay about $15,360. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $13,213 in student loans. Chemistry Education graduates of Cuny Lehman College earn a median of $54,729 early in their careers. Set against $13,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.
University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #6 for value in chemistry education this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,949 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. Students borrow a median of $17,125 to complete the chemistry education program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $61,829. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Cuny College Of Staten Island ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public school located in the city of Staten Island. Students from in state pay about $7,490 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,440. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $14,688 in student loans. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $51,911. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Cuny York College landed the #8 spot for chemistry education value this year. Cuny York College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jamaica. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,358, with out-of-state students paying around $15,308. Students borrow a median of $12,573 to complete the chemistry education program here. Chemistry Education graduates of Cuny York College earn a median of $49,559 early in their careers. Set against $12,573 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny York College admits about 64% of applicants.
Southern Utah University landed the #9 spot for chemistry education value this year. Southern Utah University is a very large public school located in the town of Cedar City. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $44,998. Set against $16,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Suny College At Old Westbury ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Suny College At Old Westbury is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Old Westbury. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,372, compared with $18,842 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,274 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $44,443. Set against $20,274 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #11 for value in chemistry education this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $65,681. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%.
Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #12 spot for chemistry education value this year. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $13,680. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $43,853. Set against $13,680 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Weber State University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $53,920. That is a strong return on a $26,767 median debt.
University Of Wyoming earned the #14 position for value in chemistry education this year. University Of Wyoming is a large public school located in the town of Laramie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from University Of Wyoming generally make around $49,587. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Indiana University Northwest ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Indiana University Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Gary. Students from in state pay about $8,424 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,811 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,434 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $48,925. That is a strong return on a $26,434 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Rhode Island College placed #16 among the best values for chemistry education. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,300, while out-of-state students pay about $27,299. Students borrow a median of $29,659 to complete the chemistry education program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $45,088. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rhode Island College admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #17 for value in chemistry education this year. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the chemistry education program here. Chemistry Education graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $57,461 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign admits about 42% of applicants.
Western Governors University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,658. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $25,145. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Western Governors University generally make around $51,888. That is a strong return on a $25,145 median debt.
Worcester State University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,866. Students borrow a median of $24,451 to complete the chemistry education program here. Chemistry Education graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $45,297 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,451 median debt. Worcester State University admits about 88% of applicants.
Ferris State University landed the #20 spot for chemistry education value this year. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,778. Students borrow a median of $29,076 to complete the chemistry education program here. Chemistry Education graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $54,608 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,076 median debt. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants.
Valley City State University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Set in the town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,580, compared with $13,544 for out-of-state students. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $24,394 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Valley City State University generally make around $48,241. Set against $24,394 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Chadron State College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Located in the town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,294. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $24,943. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Chadron State College generally make around $47,254. Set against $24,943 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Eastern Washington University landed the #23 spot for chemistry education value this year. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,586, with out-of-state students paying around $26,583. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $23,009 in student loans. Chemistry Education graduates of Eastern Washington University earn a median of $41,914 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,009 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Suny College At Buffalo placed #24 among the best values for chemistry education. Set in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,533, with out-of-state students paying around $19,653. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $39,412. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny College At Buffalo admits about 73% of applicants.
University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras earned the #25 position for value in chemistry education this year. Located in the city of San Juan, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,324. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the chemistry education program here. Chemistry Education graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras earn a median of $24,881 early in their careers. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%.
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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 · 151 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 151 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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