by our College Data Analytics Team
[Humanities](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/humanities/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong humanities education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value humanities schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the humanities degrees they offer, see the list below.
Yale University tops our 2027 list of the best value humanities schools in Connecticut. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete the humanities program here. Humanities graduates of Yale University earn a median of $61,133 early in their careers. Set against $15,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.
A rank of #2 makes Holy Apostles College And Seminary one of the best values for humanities. Located in the suburb of Cromwell, Holy Apostles College And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $9,580 in tuition and fees.
Albertus Magnus College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in humanities, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,908. Students borrow a median of $26,402 to complete the humanities program here. Soon after graduation, humanities degree recipients from Albertus Magnus College generally make around $50,188. That is a strong return on a $26,402 median debt. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 3 ranked schools only.
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