2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Michigan
[Philosophy](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for philosophy students.
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2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the philosophy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Philosophy Schools
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor tops our 2027 list of the best value philosophy schools in Michigan. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for philosophy graduates is $21,510. Philosophy graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $37,885 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value philosophy schools. Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit. In-state tuition and fees average $24,140. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,295 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Wayne State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value philosophy schools. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the philosophy program here. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $55,469. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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.
- 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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