2026 Best Value Inorganic Chemistry Schools in the The Plains States Region
[Inorganic Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/inorganic-chemistry/) 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for inorganic chemistry students.
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2026 Best Value Inorganic Chemistry Schools in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in inorganic chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Inorganic Chemistry Schools
Leading the list is Iowa State University, our #1 best value for inorganic chemistry in the The Plains States Region. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Inorganic Chemistry graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Inorganic Chemistry graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $53,900 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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