2027 Best Value Physical Chemistry Schools
[Physical Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/physical-chemistry/) 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 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical chemistry students.
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Finding the Best Value Physical Chemistry School for You
The physical chemistry program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we built our Best Value Physical Chemistry Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Physical Chemistry Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physical chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Physical Chemistry Schools
University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras tops our 2027 list of the best value physical chemistry schools in the United States. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public school located in the city of San Juan. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,324. Typical student debt for physical chemistry graduates is $5,673. Soon after graduation, physical chemistry degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras generally make around $24,881. That is a strong return on a $5,673 median debt. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras admits about 55% of applicants.
Iowa State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value physical chemistry schools. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical student debt for physical chemistry graduates is $23,250. Physical Chemistry graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $57,326 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in physical chemistry will find it at Dartmouth College, which ranked #3. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,019. Students borrow a median of $16,989 to complete the physical chemistry program here. Physical Chemistry graduates of Dartmouth College earn a median of $81,992 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,989 median debt. Dartmouth College admits about 5% 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 · 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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