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2026 Best Value Other Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region

4 Colleges in the United States
$22,420 Avg Student Debt
$66,252 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Chemistry Badge [Other Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/other-chemistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other chemistry students.

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2026 Best Value Other Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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

Best Value Other Chemistry Schools

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Western Illinois University earned the #1 spot for value among other chemistry schools in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,572. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other chemistry program here. Other Chemistry graduates of Western Illinois University earn a median of $31,980 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

A rank of #2 makes Lake Superior State University one of the best values for other chemistry. Lake Superior State University is a small public school located in the town of Sault Ste Marie. In-state tuition and fees average $14,890. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $22,429 in student loans. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $47,910. Set against $22,429 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #3 makes Wayne State University one of the best values for other chemistry. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $21,590. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $35,813. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Students looking for strong value in other chemistry will find it at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire, which ranked #4. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,642, while out-of-state students pay about $19,228. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $50,659. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire admits about 82% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Chicago earned it the #5 place for other chemistry. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,324. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete the other chemistry program here. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $81,002. Set against $15,854 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for other chemistry value this year. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the other chemistry program here. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $43,105. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.

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Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Beloit College landed the #7 spot for other chemistry value this year. Set in the city of Beloit, Beloit College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,886. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $21,968 in student loans. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $33,499. Set against $21,968 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Beloit College admits about 63% of applicants.

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University Of Notre Dame landed the #8 spot for other chemistry value this year. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. Students from in state pay about $65,025 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $19,891. Other Chemistry graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $84,652 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,891 median debt. University Of Notre Dame admits about 11% of applicants.

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Case Western Reserve University came in at #9 for value in other chemistry this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,608. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $23,800. Other Chemistry graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $74,459 early in their careers. Set against $23,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 19 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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