2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Idaho
[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.
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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2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Chemistry Schools
University Of Idaho earned the #1 spot for value among chemistry schools in Idaho. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $24,508 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $38,664. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Boise State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $25,623 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $49,059. That is a strong return on a $25,623 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 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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