by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for chemistry students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Utah Valley University the best value for a degree in chemistry in Utah. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $16,478. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $51,242. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
Southern Utah University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,962 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete the chemistry program here. Chemistry graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $44,998 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,886 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Utah State University earned it the #3 place for chemistry. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $16,191. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $50,348. Set against $16,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry will find it at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $12,184. Chemistry graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $54,507 early in their careers. Set against $12,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Students looking for strong value in chemistry will find it at University Of Utah, which ranked #5. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete the chemistry program here. Chemistry graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $41,275 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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