by our College Data Analytics Team
[Chemistry Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/chemistry-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong chemistry education education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for chemistry education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chemistry education, balancing cost against outcomes.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #1 spot for value among chemistry education schools in Pennsylvania. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,775, compared with $22,599 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,258. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Messiah College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $42,240 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $27,000. Chemistry Education graduates of Messiah College earn a median of $50,825 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Messiah College admits about 79% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Elizabethtown College earned it the #3 place for chemistry education. Set in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,950. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $27,000. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $57,397. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Elizabethtown College admits about 78% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Saint Josephs University one of the best values for chemistry education. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,260. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $26,426. Chemistry Education graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of $65,421 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Duquesne University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemistry education, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $48,986 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $27,000. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $47,897. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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