2027 Best Value Chemistry Education Schools in the Southeast Region
[Chemistry Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/chemistry-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for chemistry education students.
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2027 Best Value Chemistry Education Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chemistry education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Chemistry Education Schools
Leading the list is Arkansas State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for chemistry education in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,090 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,522. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $25,134 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Arkansas State University Main Campus generally make around $48,847. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Arkansas Tech University one of the best values for chemistry education. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,674, compared with $14,668 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the chemistry education program here. Chemistry Education graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $45,115 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Tennessee Wesleyan College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Set in the town of Athens, Tennessee Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,814. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $58,859. Set against $29,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Louisville one of the best values for chemistry education. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,136, compared with $29,482 for out-of-state students. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $58,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Lee University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,790. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $29,625. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Lee University generally make around $38,249. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Campbellsville University placed #6 among the best values for chemistry education. Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Campbellsville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,998. Students borrow a median of $24,148 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $43,474. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Maryville College placed #7 among the best values for chemistry education. Located in the suburb of Maryville, Maryville College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,284. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $26,428 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Maryville College generally make around $42,971. That is a strong return on a $26,428 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Carson Newman College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Set in the suburb of Jefferson City, Carson Newman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,700 in tuition and fees. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $25,075 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Carson Newman College generally make around $48,797. Set against $25,075 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carson Newman College admits about 90% of applicants.
Piedmont College earned the #9 position for value in chemistry education this year. Located in the town of Demorest, Piedmont College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $31,700 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $29,975. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Piedmont College generally make around $52,567. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Anderson University Sc placed #10 among the best values for chemistry education. Set in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,970 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $49,036. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%.
Roanoke College placed #11 among the best values for chemistry education. Roanoke College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salem. Students from in state pay about $38,068 in tuition and fees. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $26,940 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Roanoke College generally make around $33,725. Set against $26,940 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Mississippi College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,500. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Mississippi College generally make around $47,611. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 29%.
Liberty University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete the chemistry education program here. Chemistry Education graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $50,560 early in their careers. Set against $27,414 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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.
