2027 Best Value General Chemistry Schools in Idaho

[General Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/general-chemistry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general chemistry schools.
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2027 Best Value General Chemistry Schools in Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Chemistry Schools
University Of Idaho earned the #1 spot for value among general chemistry schools in Idaho. University Of Idaho is a large public school located in the town of Moscow. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Typical student debt for general chemistry graduates is $24,508. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $38,664. That is a strong return on a $24,508 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Boise State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general chemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Students borrow a median of $25,623 to complete the general chemistry program here. General Chemistry graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $49,059 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,623 median debt. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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