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2027 Best Value Chemical Process Technology Schools in the Southwest Region

[Chemical Process Technology](/majors/science-technologies-technicians/physical-science-technicians/chemical-process-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

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

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• Best Value Chemical Process Technology Schools in the Southwest Region

2027 Best Value Chemical Process Technology Schools in the Southwest Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the chemical process technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Chemical Process Technology Schools

1

Lamar State College Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX

$1,770 In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,385 Avg Student Debt

$37,120 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Lamar State College Port Arthur the best value for a degree in chemical process technology in the Southwest Region. Lamar State College Port Arthur is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Port Arthur. Students from in state pay about $1,770 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,070. Chemical Process Technology graduates carry a median of $33,385 in student loans. Early-career chemical process technology graduates make about $78,580. Set against $33,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX

$7,212 In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,959 Avg Student Debt

$38,916 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Texas State Technical College one of the best values for chemical process technology. Set in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,212 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,812 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for chemical process technology graduates is $11,959. Chemical Process Technology graduates of Texas State Technical College earn a median of $42,769 early in their careers. Set against $11,959 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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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 · 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.