by our College Data Analytics Team
[Humanities](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/humanities/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong humanities education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for humanities students.
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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.
Leading the list is Brigham Young University Idaho, our #1 best value for humanities in Idaho. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for humanities graduates is $9,289. Early-career humanities graduates make about $25,104. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Idaho College earned it the #2 place for humanities. North Idaho College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Coeur d'Alene. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,396, compared with $8,736 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,114 to complete the humanities program here. Early-career humanities graduates make about $27,940. Set against $10,114 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Boise State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in humanities, landing the #3 spot this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Students borrow a median of $15,894 to complete the humanities program here. Humanities graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $40,886 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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