by our College Data Analytics Team
[Chemistry Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/chemistry-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong chemistry education education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for chemistry education students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the chemistry education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Tennessee Wesleyan College, our #1 best value for chemistry education in Tennessee. Set in the town of Athens, Tennessee Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. That is a strong return on a $29,750 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry education will find it at Lee University, which ranked #2. Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Students from in state pay about $23,790 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $29,625. Chemistry Education graduates of Lee University earn a median of $38,249 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,625 median debt. Lee University admits about 70% of applicants.
Maryville College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemistry education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Maryville, Maryville College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,284. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $26,428. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $42,971. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Maryville College admits about 61% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry education will find it at Carson Newman College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Jefferson City, Carson Newman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,700. Students borrow a median of $25,075 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $48,797. Set against $25,075 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carson Newman College admits about 90% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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