2026 Best Value Chemical Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

For return on investment, no school beat Lehigh University this year in the United States. Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bethlehem, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,980. The median Chemical Engineering program debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $105,584. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 26%. Read more about Lehigh University

#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Chemical Engineering ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Auburn, AL. Students from in state pay about $12,890 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,104 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,337. Set against $23,104 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Auburn University has an acceptance rate of 46%. Read the full report on Auburn University

#3

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO

You'll get strong value at Colorado State University Fort Collins, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Fort Collins, CO. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Graduates carry a median of $21,240 in student loans. Median earnings reach $60,543 ten years out. Set against $21,240 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Colorado State University Fort Collins has an acceptance rate of 88%. More on Colorado State University Fort Collins

#4

Columbia University In The City Of New York

New York, NY

Out of the 214 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #4 spot. Located in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Typical Chemical Engineering student debt is $23,258. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $102,491. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York

#5

University Of Dayton

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Dayton earned it the #5 place in the United States. Get the full University Of Dayton report

#6

Clemson University

Clemson University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Clemson University report

#7

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma Community College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Tacoma Community College

#8

Washington State University

Washington State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. See the full Washington State University profile

#9

Rogers State University

Rogers State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. See the full Rogers State University profile

#10

University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report

#11

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile

#12

Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College

Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. See the full Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College profile

#13

College Of The Mainland

College Of The Mainland landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full College Of The Mainland profile

#14

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #14 among the best-value Chemical Engineering schools in the United States. More on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

#15

University Of Utah

University Of Utah landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Utah profile

#16

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. See the full Worcester Polytechnic Institute profile

#17

Cuny Hostos Community College

Cuny Hostos Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. Read the full report on Cuny Hostos Community College

#18

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of California Irvine

#19

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#20

Princeton University

Princeton University landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Princeton University profile

#21

The University Of Texas At San Antonio

The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full The University Of Texas At San Antonio report

#22

Northeastern University

Northeastern University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. More on Northeastern University

#23

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. See the full University Of Iowa profile

#24

Austin Community College District

Austin Community College District came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. See the full Austin Community College District profile

#25

Ohio University Lancaster Campus

Ohio University Lancaster Campus placed #25 among the best-value Chemical Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about Ohio University Lancaster Campus

#26

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

#27

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus report

#28

Elon University

Elon University placed #28 among the best-value Chemical Engineering schools in the United States. More on Elon University

#29

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Southwestern Oregon Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full Southwestern Oregon Community College report

#30

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. Read more about The University Of Texas At Austin

#31

Tufts University

Tufts University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Tufts University

#32

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. Read the full report on Tuskegee University

#33

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Mississippi State University

#34

University Of Rochester

University Of Rochester offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about University Of Rochester

#35

Yale University

Yale University offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read the full report on Yale University

#36

Ohio University Main Campus

Ohio University Main Campus landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Ohio University Main Campus report

#37

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #37 among the best-value Chemical Engineering schools in the United States. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst

#38

South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology

South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. Get the full South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology report

#39

University Of Mississippi Main Campus

University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #39 among the best-value Chemical Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Mississippi Main Campus

#40

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Cuny Graduate School And University Center

#41

Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Louisiana Tech University

#42

Ohio University Eastern Campus

Ohio University Eastern Campus landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Ohio University Eastern Campus report

#43

The University Of Tennessee

The University Of Tennessee came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report

#44

Hampton University

Hampton University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. See the full Hampton University profile

#45

Kettering University

Kettering University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Kettering University profile

#46

Olympic College

Olympic College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. See the full Olympic College profile

#47

Purdue University Main Campus

Purdue University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus

#48

University Of Missouri Columbia

University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report

#49

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report

#50

Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Missouri University Of Science And Technology ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Chemical Engineering schools. See the full Missouri University Of Science And Technology profile