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2026 Best Value Other Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$19,478 Avg Student Debt
$74,210 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Chemistry Master's Degree Badge [Other Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/other-chemistry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 87 schools to find the best return on investment for other chemistry students.

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2026 Best Value Other Chemistry Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Other Chemistry Schools

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

For return on investment in other chemistry, no school beat Florida State University this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $69,821 early in their careers. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in other chemistry will find it at University Of California Irvine, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Students borrow a median of $13,276 to complete the other chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $50,958. Set against $13,276 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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University Of California San Diego came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other chemistry schools. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,788, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. Students borrow a median of $16,100 to complete the other chemistry program here. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $69,229. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value other chemistry schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $14,137 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $64,111. That is a strong return on a $14,137 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Mcneese State University
Lake Charles, LA

A rank of #5 makes Mcneese State University one of the best values for other chemistry. Located in the city of Lake Charles, Mcneese State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,489, compared with $9,989 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $24,433. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $46,529. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University placed #6 among the best values for other chemistry. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Wayne State University landed the #7 spot for other chemistry value this year. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $21,590 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $35,813 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Johns Hopkins University placed #8 among the best values for other chemistry. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $12,366 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $78,087 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,366 median debt. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kentucky placed #9 among the best values for other chemistry. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the other chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $49,568. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Chicago ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value other chemistry schools. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $69,324 in tuition and fees. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from University Of Chicago generally make around $81,002. Set against $15,854 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University landed the #11 spot for other chemistry value this year. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,931, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $31,685 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 49%.

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #12 spot for other chemistry value this year. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. In-state tuition and fees average $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. Soon after graduation, other chemistry degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $42,369. 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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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University earned the #13 position for value in other chemistry this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other chemistry graduates is $27,000. Early-career other chemistry graduates make about $39,157. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University placed #14 among the best values for other chemistry. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,704. Other Chemistry graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. Other Chemistry graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $68,154 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

Other Other Chemistry Degree Levels

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All Degree Levels in Other Chemistry
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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 · 87 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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