2026 Best Value Ethics Schools in Washington
[Ethics](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy/ethics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong ethics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for ethics students.
What’s on this page:
2026 Best Value Ethics Schools in Washington
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in ethics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Ethics Schools
Leading the list is University Of Washington Bothell Campus, our #1 best value for ethics in Washington. Located in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,919, while out-of-state students pay about $43,155. Ethics graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans. Early-career ethics graduates make about $42,072. Set against $13,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Washington Bothell Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the best values for ethics. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical student debt for ethics graduates is $13,500. Ethics graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $42,072 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
