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2027 Best Value Chemistry Education Schools in Michigan

9 Colleges in the United States
$28,501 Avg Student Debt
$55,883 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Chemistry Education Badge [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

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

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.

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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.

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Albion College
Albion, MI

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.

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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%.

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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.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

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.

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Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

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%.

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

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.

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Hope College
Holland, MI

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.

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