2027 Best Value Forensic Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools
[Forensic Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/forensic-chemistry/) 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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for forensic chemistry students.
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2027 Best Value Forensic Chemistry Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in forensic chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Forensic Chemistry Schools
Our analysis ranked Illinois Institute Of Technology the best value for a degree in forensic chemistry in the United States. Located in the city of Chicago, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,202. Forensic Chemistry graduates carry a median of $26,774 in student loans. Soon after graduation, forensic chemistry degree recipients from Illinois Institute Of Technology generally make around $71,315. Set against $26,774 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%.
University Of Kentucky came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value forensic chemistry schools. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Typical student debt for forensic chemistry graduates is $22,500. Early-career forensic chemistry graduates make about $49,568. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value forensic chemistry schools. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Typical student debt for forensic chemistry graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, forensic chemistry degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $42,369. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 3 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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