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2027 Best Value Chemical Engineering Schools in the New England Region

11 Colleges in the United States
$23,178 Avg Student Debt
$83,500 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Chemical Engineering Badge [Chemical Engineering](/majors/engineering/chemical-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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for chemical engineering students.

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2027 Best Value Chemical Engineering Schools in the New England Region

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

Best Value Chemical Engineering Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Massachusetts Lowell the best value for a degree in chemical engineering in the New England Region. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Chemical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $77,380. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Lowell admits about 83% of applicants.

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical engineering schools. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Students from in state pay about $62,396 in tuition and fees. Chemical Engineering graduates carry a median of $15,209 in student loans. Chemical Engineering graduates of Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn a median of $109,265 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,209 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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University Of Maine came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Typical student debt for chemical engineering graduates is $20,425. Chemical Engineering graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $78,838 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in chemical engineering will find it at University Of Rhode Island, which ranked #4. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, with out-of-state students paying around $37,146. Typical student debt for chemical engineering graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $75,406. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Rhode Island admits about 72% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the best values for chemical engineering. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Chemical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career chemical engineering graduates make about $72,514. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Yale University crest
Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University placed #6 among the best values for chemical engineering. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete the chemical engineering program here. Chemical Engineering graduates of Yale University earn a median of $74,578 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Yale University admits about 4% of applicants.

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #7 among the best values for chemical engineering. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. Chemical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career chemical engineering graduates make about $71,599. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.

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University Of Connecticut earned the #8 position for value in chemical engineering this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Chemical Engineering graduates carry a median of $25,898 in student loans. Chemical Engineering graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $68,025 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,898 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

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Northeastern University landed the #9 spot for chemical engineering value this year. 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 Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $85,487. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northeastern University admits about 5% of applicants.

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Tufts University crest
Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical engineering schools. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Typical student debt for chemical engineering graduates is $17,074. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $75,367. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value chemical engineering schools. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Students from in state pay about $60,765 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the chemical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from Worcester Polytechnic Institute generally make around $78,767. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Notes and References

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 · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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