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2027 Best Value Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools

17 Colleges in the United States
$22,404 Avg Student Debt
$79,243 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Bachelor's Degree Badge [Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering](/majors/engineering/chemical-engineering/chemical-biomolecular-engineering/) 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 17 schools to find the best return on investment for chemical & biomolecular engineering students.

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2027 Best Value Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the chemical & biomolecular engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Schools

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned the #1 spot for value among chemical & biomolecular engineering schools in the United States. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduates carry a median of $21,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemical & biomolecular engineering degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical & biomolecular engineering schools. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates is $19,875. Early-career chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates make about $67,624. That is a strong return on a $19,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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University Of California Davis came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical & biomolecular engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Typical student debt for chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates is $16,000. Soon after graduation, chemical & biomolecular engineering degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $53,749. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Davis admits about 42% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Chicago one of the best values for chemical & biomolecular engineering. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,324. Typical student debt for chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates is $15,854. Soon after graduation, chemical & biomolecular engineering degree recipients from University Of Chicago generally make around $81,002. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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A rank of #5 makes Massachusetts Institute Of Technology one of the best values for chemical & biomolecular engineering. Set in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,396. Students borrow a median of $15,209 to complete the chemical & biomolecular engineering program here. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduates of Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn a median of $80,139 early in their careers. Set against $15,209 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #6 position for value in chemical & biomolecular engineering this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,816 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemical & biomolecular engineering degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $79,603. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical & biomolecular engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,931, compared with $32,741 for out-of-state students. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduates carry a median of $24,797 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemical & biomolecular engineering degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $72,868. Set against $24,797 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 49% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of South Alabama landed the #8 spot for chemical & biomolecular engineering value this year. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,116, while out-of-state students pay about $19,092. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete the chemical & biomolecular engineering program here. Early-career chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates make about $71,116. That is a strong return on a $24,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #9 among the best values for chemical & biomolecular engineering. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduates carry a median of $21,240 in student loans. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $62,468 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,240 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio University Main Campus landed the #10 spot for chemical & biomolecular engineering value this year. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the chemical & biomolecular engineering program here. Soon after graduation, chemical & biomolecular engineering degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.

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Milwaukee School Of Engineering placed #11 among the best values for chemical & biomolecular engineering. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee School Of Engineering is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,480. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the chemical & biomolecular engineering program here. Early-career chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates make about $55,333. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 59%.

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical & biomolecular engineering schools. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Typical student debt for chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates is $27,000. Early-career chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates make about $79,721. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Virginia Commonwealth University admits about 93% of applicants.

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Miami University Oxford ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical & biomolecular engineering schools. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates make about $77,542. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania landed the #14 spot for chemical & biomolecular engineering value this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates is $20,500. Early-career chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates make about $81,721. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Northeastern University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical & biomolecular engineering schools. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $66,162. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $81,880 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University placed #16 among the best values for chemical & biomolecular engineering. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,980. Typical student debt for chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, chemical & biomolecular engineering degree recipients from Lehigh University generally make around $82,435. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 26%.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #17 spot for chemical & biomolecular engineering value this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,678. Typical student debt for chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates is $22,077. Early-career chemical & biomolecular engineering graduates make about $53,507. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tulane University Of Louisiana admits about 14% of applicants.

Other Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Degree Levels

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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 · 17 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.

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