by our College Data Analytics Team
[Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/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 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for chemistry students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Utah Valley University tops our 2026 list of the best value chemistry schools in Utah. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete the chemistry program here. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $51,242. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Weber State University one of the best values for chemistry. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete the chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $50,350. Set against $19,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Utah University earned it the #3 place for chemistry. Southern Utah University is a very large public school located in the town of Cedar City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,962, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $12,886 in student loans. Chemistry graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $44,998 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
A rank of #4 makes Utah State University one of the best values for chemistry. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $50,348. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Utah one of the best values for chemistry. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $18,375 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $41,275. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
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Brigham Young University Provo came in at #6 for value in chemistry this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete the chemistry program here. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $54,507. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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