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2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in District of Columbia

[Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong chemistry education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for chemistry students.

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• Best Value Chemistry Schools in District of Columbia

2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in District of Columbia

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

Best Value Chemistry Schools

1

George Washington University
Washington, DC

$67,710 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$90,873 Median Earnings (10yr)

George Washington University tops our 2027 list of the best value chemistry schools in District of Columbia. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Chemistry graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $73,749 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 47%.

2

Howard University
Washington, DC

$35,810 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,498 Avg Student Debt

$63,066 Median Earnings (10yr)

Howard University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,810. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $58,495. That is a strong return on a $25,498 median debt. The acceptance rate is 41%.

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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