2026 Best Value Chemistry Education Schools in Kansas
[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for chemistry education students.
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2026 Best Value Chemistry Education Schools in Kansas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chemistry education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Chemistry Education Schools
Wichita State University tops our 2026 list of the best value chemistry education schools in Kansas. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $22,145. Soon after graduation, chemistry education degree recipients from Wichita State University generally make around $49,278. That is a strong return on a $22,145 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry education will find it at Emporia State University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Typical student debt for chemistry education graduates is $22,500. Chemistry Education graduates of Emporia State University earn a median of $46,440 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Emporia State University admits about 98% of applicants.
Pittsburg State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemistry education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Chemistry Education graduates carry a median of $24,125 in student loans. Chemistry Education graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,003 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 3 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).
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