2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Michigan
[Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong chemistry education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for chemistry students.
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2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Chemistry Schools
Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 best value for chemistry in Michigan. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $21,500. Chemistry graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $85,454 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
Saginaw Valley State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry schools. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $12,930 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,450 for out-of-state students. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $28,091 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $50,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Wayne State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry schools. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $21,590 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $35,813. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Michigan Technological University earned it the #4 place for chemistry. Set in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $20,532 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,807. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $25,800 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $64,652. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Lake Superior State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry schools. Located in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,890. Students borrow a median of $22,429 to complete the chemistry program here. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $47,910. Set against $22,429 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northern Michigan University placed #6 among the best values for chemistry. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,322 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,944. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $25,500. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $40,508. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern Michigan University admits about 84% of applicants.
University Of Detroit Mercy came in at #7 for value in chemistry this year. University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit. Students from in state pay about $32,946 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,053 to complete the chemistry program here. Chemistry graduates of University Of Detroit Mercy earn a median of $76,755 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Michigan University earned the #8 position for value in chemistry this year. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Students borrow a median of $22,300 to complete the chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $45,060. Set against $22,300 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Grand Valley State University came in at #9 for value in chemistry this year. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. Students from in state pay about $15,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $46,496. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Kalamazoo College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry schools. Kalamazoo College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kalamazoo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,900. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $27,000. Chemistry graduates of Kalamazoo College earn a median of $39,940 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Kalamazoo College admits about 75% of applicants.
Michigan State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry schools. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $28,481 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $52,531. Set against $28,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Hope College earned the #12 position for value in chemistry this year. Set in the city of Holland, Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,484. Students borrow a median of $26,636 to complete the chemistry program here. Chemistry graduates of Hope College earn a median of $21,199 early in their careers. Set against $26,636 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Hope College admits about 79% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 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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