2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Wisconsin
[Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for chemistry students.
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2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Wisconsin
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Chemistry Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin River Falls the best value for a degree in chemistry in Wisconsin. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,008, compared with $17,470 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $24,245. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin River Falls generally make around $47,577. That is a strong return on a $24,245 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry will find it at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse, which ranked #2. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,070, with out-of-state students paying around $19,517. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $23,551 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $49,223. That is a strong return on a $23,551 median debt. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse admits about 76% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry will find it at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,043 to complete the chemistry program here. Chemistry graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $78,863 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,043 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry will find it at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $50,659. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry will find it at Ripon College, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Ripon, Ripon College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $51,900. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $26,973 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Ripon College generally make around $35,385. Set against $26,973 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Beloit College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry schools. Set in the city of Beloit, Beloit College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,886. Students borrow a median of $21,968 to complete the chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Beloit College generally make around $33,499. That is a strong return on a $21,968 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Norbert College earned the #7 position for value in chemistry this year. Located in the suburb of De Pere, Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,580. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $26,578. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Saint Norbert College generally make around $48,421. Set against $26,578 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Carthage College placed #8 among the best values for chemistry. Set in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,750 in tuition and fees. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Chemistry graduates of Carthage College earn a median of $45,188 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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