2026 Best Value Inorganic Chemistry Schools in Iowa
[Inorganic Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/inorganic-chemistry/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong inorganic chemistry education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value inorganic chemistry schools.
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2026 Best Value Inorganic Chemistry Schools in Iowa
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 Iowa. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Iowa State University admits about 89% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 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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