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2026 Best Value Organic Chemistry Schools

[Organic Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/organic-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 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for organic chemistry students.

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Finding the Best Value Organic Chemistry School for You

The right organic chemistry school can pay off for years to come. That is why we built our Best Value Organic Chemistry Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we offer several rankings, including this Best Value Organic Chemistry Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

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2026 Best Value Organic Chemistry Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Organic Chemistry Schools

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University Of North Texas
Denton, TX

$11,309 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,151 Avg Student Debt

$57,010 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of North Texas tops our 2026 list of the best value organic chemistry schools in the United States. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,309, while out-of-state students pay about $21,149. Typical student debt for organic chemistry graduates is $23,151. Early-career organic chemistry graduates make about $49,157. That is a strong return on a $23,151 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

2

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

$10,787 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,250 Avg Student Debt

$63,386 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Iowa State University earned it the #2 place for organic chemistry. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Typical student debt for organic chemistry graduates is $23,250. Early-career organic chemistry graduates make about $57,326. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools 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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