2027 Best Value Other Philosophy Schools
[Other Philosophy](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy/philosophy-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for other philosophy students.
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Finding the Best Value Other Philosophy School for You
The right other philosophy school can pay off for years to come. To help, we created our Best Value Other Philosophy Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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2027 Best Value Other Philosophy Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other philosophy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Other Philosophy Schools
For return on investment in other philosophy, no school beat University Of Washington Seattle Campus this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other philosophy graduates is $13,500. Other Philosophy graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.
Students looking for strong value in other philosophy will find it at University Of California Irvine, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Students borrow a median of $23,705 to complete the other philosophy program here. Early-career other philosophy graduates make about $20,922. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Irvine admits about 29% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Cuny College Of Staten Island one of the best values for other philosophy. Set in the city of Staten Island, Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,490, with out-of-state students paying around $15,440. Students borrow a median of $14,688 to complete the other philosophy program here. Other Philosophy graduates of Cuny College Of Staten Island earn a median of $51,911 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,688 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of California Riverside came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other philosophy schools. Located in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,636, with out-of-state students paying around $46,524. Students borrow a median of $19,022 to complete the other philosophy program here. Other Philosophy graduates of University Of California Riverside earn a median of $25,171 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other philosophy schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Typical student debt for other philosophy graduates is $21,331. Other Philosophy graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $49,179 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland Baltimore County admits about 72% of applicants.
Caribbean University Bayamon placed #6 among the best values for other philosophy. Located in the city of Bayamon, Caribbean University Bayamon is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,844. Other Philosophy graduates carry a median of $12,628 in student loans. Other Philosophy graduates of Caribbean University Bayamon earn a median of $24,272 early in their careers. Set against $12,628 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Arizona landed the #7 spot for other philosophy value this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other philosophy graduates is $21,250. Other Philosophy graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $34,289 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,250 median debt. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
Washington University In St Louis placed #8 among the best values for other philosophy. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Other Philosophy graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other philosophy degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. That is a strong return on a $17,553 median debt. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.
University Of Massachusetts Boston ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value other philosophy schools. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,898 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. Other Philosophy graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other philosophy degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Boston generally make around $36,581. That is a strong return on a $26,236 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
University Of Pennsylvania placed #10 among the best values for other philosophy. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the other philosophy program here. Other Philosophy graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $73,053 early in their careers. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #11 spot for other philosophy value this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the other philosophy program here. Early-career other philosophy graduates make about $89,327. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.
University Of Southern California earned the #12 position for value in other philosophy this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. Typical student debt for other philosophy graduates is $11,491. Other Philosophy graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $38,380 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 10%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 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).
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