2026 Best Value Chemistry Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Leading the list is Rowan University, our #1 best-value Chemistry school in the United States. Rowan University is a public school based in Glassboro, NJ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, while out-of-state students pay about $26,932. Rowan University Chemistry students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,988. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. See the full Rowan University profile

#2

The University Of Texas At El Paso

El Paso, TX

The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #2 on this year's best-value Chemistry ranking in the United States. This public school is set in El Paso, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. The University Of Texas At El Paso Chemistry students take on a median of $19,819 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,923 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,819 median debt. The University Of Texas At El Paso admits about 100% of applicants. More on The University Of Texas At El Paso

#3

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT

Montana State University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Chemistry ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Bozeman, MT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $33,287. The median Chemistry program debt is $23,635. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,263 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Montana State University

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

You'll get strong value at Syracuse University, which ranked #4 this year. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $65,528. The median Chemistry program debt is $21,459. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $79,164. That is a strong return on a $21,459 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%. Get the full Syracuse University report

#5

Benedictine College

A rank of #5 makes Benedictine College one of the best values in the United States. Read the full report on Benedictine College

#6

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on California State Polytechnic University Pomona

#7

Coe College

Coe College placed #7 among the best-value Chemistry schools in the United States. See the full Coe College profile

#8

Midwestern State University

Midwestern State University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Midwestern State University report

#9

Montclair State University

Montclair State University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Montclair State University profile

#10

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemistry schools. More on Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

#11

Regis University

Regis University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Get the full Regis University report

#12

Rust College

Rust College placed #12 among the best-value Chemistry schools in the United States. Get the full Rust College report

#13

Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. See the full Sonoma State University profile

#14

The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey

The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. More on The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey

#15

University Of California Los Angeles

University Of California Los Angeles landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of California Los Angeles

#16

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

University Of Hawaii At Manoa ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemistry schools. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa

#17

University Of Mary Washington

University Of Mary Washington offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about University Of Mary Washington

#18

University Of North Texas

University Of North Texas came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of North Texas

#19

Wayne State University

Wayne State University placed #19 among the best-value Chemistry schools in the United States. More on Wayne State University

#20

Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full Western Kentucky University report

#21

Arizona State University

Arizona State University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. See the full Arizona State University profile

#22

Auburn University

Auburn University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Auburn University

#23

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile

#24

Covenant College

Covenant College placed #24 among the best-value Chemistry schools in the United States. Read the full report on Covenant College

#25

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon placed #25 among the best-value Chemistry schools in the United States. Read more about Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon

#26

Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Lindenwood University report

#27

The College Of Idaho

The College Of Idaho ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemistry schools. Get the full The College Of Idaho report

#28

University Of Washington Bothell Campus

University Of Washington Bothell Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full University Of Washington Bothell Campus profile

#29

Allan Hancock College

Allan Hancock College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemistry schools. More on Allan Hancock College

#30

Austin College

Austin College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Austin College

#31

Boston University

Boston University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Boston University

#32

Chatham University

Chatham University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Chatham University

#33

Indiana Wesleyan University

Indiana Wesleyan University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Indiana Wesleyan University profile

#34

Le Moyne Owen College

Le Moyne Owen College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Le Moyne Owen College report

#35

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read the full report on Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

#36

Texas Womans University

Texas Womans University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemistry schools. More on Texas Womans University

#37

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke placed #37 among the best-value Chemistry schools in the United States. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Pembroke report

#38

Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. See the full Abilene Christian University profile

#39

Arizona State University Skysong

Arizona State University Skysong came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Arizona State University Skysong

#40

Drury University

Drury University offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. More on Drury University

#41

George Fox University

George Fox University came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. More on George Fox University

#42

Mesa State College

Mesa State College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Mesa State College

#43

Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Northeastern State University

#44

Franklin And Marshall College

Franklin And Marshall College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemistry schools. Get the full Franklin And Marshall College report

#45

Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Lawrence Technological University report

#46

Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemistry schools. Read more about Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

#47

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Southwestern Oregon Community College placed #47 among the best-value Chemistry schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southwestern Oregon Community College

#48

Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Wake Forest University

#49

Athens State University

Athens State University landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Athens State University

#50

Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Black Hills State University report