2027 Best Value Chemistry Education Schools in Michigan

[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 9 schools to find the best return on investment for chemistry education students.
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2027 Best Value Chemistry Education Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chemistry education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Chemistry Education Schools
Our analysis ranked Ferris State University the best value for a degree in chemistry education in Michigan. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $29,076 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $54,608. That is a strong return on a $29,076 median debt. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Michigan Dearborn one of the best values for chemistry education. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,640, with out-of-state students paying around $32,896. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $31,000. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from University Of Michigan Dearborn generally make around $62,536. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
Albion College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemistry education, landing the #3 spot this year. Albion College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Albion. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,950. Students borrow a median of $26,047 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $40,829. Set against $26,047 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Western Michigan University one of the best values for chemistry education. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $48,382. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Eastern Michigan University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $47,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Central Michigan University earned the #6 position for value in chemistry education this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $29,000. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $50,688. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.
Spring Arbor University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Set in the rural area of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,014. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $28,360. Chemistry Education graduates of Spring Arbor University earn a median of $53,080 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,360 median debt. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Calvin College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,350. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $26,022. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Calvin College generally make around $42,737. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Hope College came in at #9 for value in chemistry education this year. Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,484. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the chemistry education program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Hope College generally make around $39,644. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.
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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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 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.