by our College Data Analytics Team
[Chemistry Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/chemistry-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
Buena Vista University earned the #1 spot for value among chemistry education schools in Iowa. Buena Vista University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Storm Lake. In-state tuition and fees average $41,798. Students borrow a median of $29,008 to complete the chemistry education program here. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $44,780. That is a strong return on a $29,008 median debt. Buena Vista University admits about 78% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry education will find it at University Of Dubuque, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Dubuque, University Of Dubuque is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,095. Students borrow a median of $27,204 to complete the chemistry education program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from University Of Dubuque generally make around $53,808. That is a strong return on a $27,204 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Ambrose University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry education schools. Set in the city of Davenport, Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,658. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $27,528 in student loans. Early-career chemistry education graduates make about $57,252. That is a strong return on a $27,528 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry education will find it at Morningside College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,519. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Morningside College generally make around $54,988. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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