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2027 Best Value Geochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
$21,482 Avg Student Debt
$67,562 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Geochemistry Bachelor's Degree Badge [Geochemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/geochemistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong geochemistry education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for geochemistry students.

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2027 Best Value Geochemistry Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Geochemistry Schools

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Leading the list is University Of California San Diego, our #1 best value for geochemistry in the United States. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Geochemistry graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans. Soon after graduation, geochemistry degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $60,797. Set against $17,101 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of California Los Angeles one of the best values for geochemistry. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete the geochemistry program here. Geochemistry graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,097 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Grand Valley State University earned it the #3 place for geochemistry. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Students borrow a median of $28,750 to complete the geochemistry program here. Early-career geochemistry graduates make about $38,675. Set against $28,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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A rank of #4 makes Bridgewater State University one of the best values for geochemistry. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,734 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,874 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the geochemistry program here. Geochemistry graduates of Bridgewater State University earn a median of $48,937 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Suny At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Suny At Geneseo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in geochemistry, landing the #5 spot this year. Suny At Geneseo is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Geneseo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,999, with out-of-state students paying around $19,569. Typical student debt for geochemistry graduates is $24,275. Early-career geochemistry graduates make about $37,022. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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State University Of New York At New Paltz placed #6 among the best values for geochemistry. Set in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,572, compared with $18,822 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for geochemistry graduates is $18,500. Geochemistry graduates of State University Of New York At New Paltz earn a median of $41,000 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus landed the #7 spot for geochemistry value this year. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,202, with out-of-state students paying around $39,852. Typical student debt for geochemistry graduates is $26,368. Soon after graduation, geochemistry degree recipients from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus generally make around $52,064. Set against $26,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.

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Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College landed the #8 spot for geochemistry value this year. Set in the city of Walla Walla, Whitman College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,050. Students borrow a median of $17,518 to complete the geochemistry program here. Soon after graduation, geochemistry degree recipients from Whitman College generally make around $32,345. Set against $17,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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