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2027 Best Value General Chemistry Schools in Kansas

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,483 Avg Student Debt
$54,049 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Chemistry Badge [General Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/general-chemistry/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for general chemistry students.

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2027 Best Value General Chemistry Schools in Kansas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Chemistry Schools

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Fort Hays State University tops our 2027 list of the best value general chemistry schools in Kansas. Fort Hays State University is a large public school located in the town of Hays. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,923, with out-of-state students paying around $17,741. Typical student debt for general chemistry graduates is $31,000. Early-career general chemistry graduates make about $44,261. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wichita State University earned it the #2 place for general chemistry. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. General Chemistry graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career general chemistry graduates make about $43,740. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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Pittsburg State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general chemistry, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. General Chemistry graduates carry a median of $22,669 in student loans. General Chemistry graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,003 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,669 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Students looking for strong value in general chemistry will find it at University Of Kansas, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete the general chemistry program here. General Chemistry graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $56,289 early in their careers. Set against $23,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Kansas admits about 94% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kansas State University earned it the #5 place for general chemistry. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Typical student debt for general chemistry graduates is $14,138. General Chemistry graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $51,543 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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