2027 Best Value General Chemistry Schools in Utah
[General Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/general-chemistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general chemistry education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general chemistry schools.
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2027 Best Value General Chemistry Schools in Utah
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Chemistry Schools
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among general chemistry schools in Utah. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. General Chemistry graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $51,242. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Southern Utah University one of the best values for general chemistry. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete the general chemistry program here. Early-career general chemistry graduates make about $44,998. Set against $12,886 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Utah State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general chemistry schools. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Typical student debt for general chemistry graduates is $16,191. Early-career general chemistry graduates make about $50,348. Set against $16,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general chemistry schools. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical student debt for general chemistry graduates is $12,184. General Chemistry graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $54,507 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Students looking for strong value in general chemistry will find it at University Of Utah, which ranked #5. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete the general chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $41,275. That is a strong return on a $18,375 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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