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2026 Best Value Geochemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$23,258 Avg Student Debt
$60,985 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Geochemistry Badge [Geochemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/geochemistry/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong geochemistry education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for geochemistry students.

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2026 Best Value Geochemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Best Value Geochemistry Schools

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Suny College At Oswego tops our 2026 list of the best value geochemistry schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the town of Oswego, Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,825, with out-of-state students paying around $18,735. Typical student debt for geochemistry graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, geochemistry degree recipients from Suny College At Oswego generally make around $41,899. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny College At Oswego admits about 80% of applicants.

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Suny At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Suny At Geneseo came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value geochemistry schools. Suny At Geneseo is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Geneseo. Students from in state pay about $8,999 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,569 for out-of-state students. Geochemistry graduates carry a median of $24,275 in student loans. Early-career geochemistry graduates make about $27,395. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes State University Of New York At New Paltz one of the best values for geochemistry. Located in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,572 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,822 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the geochemistry program here. Soon after graduation, geochemistry degree recipients from State University Of New York At New Paltz generally make around $41,000. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 62%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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

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