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2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Louisiana

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,068 Avg Student Debt
$53,990 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Chemistry Badge [Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value chemistry schools.

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2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Louisiana

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

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Our analysis ranked Louisiana Tech University the best value for a degree in chemistry in Louisiana. Louisiana Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Ruston. Students from in state pay about $10,125 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $42,572. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana Tech University admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of New Orleans is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New Orleans. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,172, compared with $14,008 for out-of-state students. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $23,048 in student loans. Chemistry graduates of University Of New Orleans earn a median of $42,720 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,048 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in chemistry will find it at University Of Louisiana Lafayette, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,418, with out-of-state students paying around $24,146. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $24,373. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Lafayette generally make around $42,715. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value chemistry schools. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. Students borrow a median of $14,910 to complete the chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College generally make around $49,718. Set against $14,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College admits about 73% of applicants.

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Xavier University Of Louisiana is a great value for students pursuing a degree in chemistry, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Xavier University Of Louisiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,979. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the chemistry program here. Chemistry graduates of Xavier University Of Louisiana earn a median of $46,854 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #6 spot for chemistry value this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $22,077. Chemistry graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $53,507 early in their careers. Set against $22,077 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Tulane University Of Louisiana admits about 14% of applicants.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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