2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Ohio
[Philosophy](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for philosophy students.
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2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in philosophy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Philosophy Schools
Ohio State University Main Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value philosophy schools in Ohio. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $26,247 in student loans. Philosophy graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $39,971 early in their careers. Set against $26,247 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Toledo one of the best values for philosophy. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,157, compared with $21,517 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for philosophy graduates is $24,923. Philosophy graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $52,675 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,923 median debt. University Of Toledo admits about 92% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in philosophy will find it at Franciscan University Of Steubenville, which ranked #3. Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville. Students from in state pay about $34,100 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for philosophy graduates is $25,000. Philosophy graduates of Franciscan University Of Steubenville earn a median of $32,165 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Kenyon College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in philosophy, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $71,520 in tuition and fees. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $18,114 in student loans. Early-career philosophy graduates make about $37,976. That is a strong return on a $18,114 median debt. Kenyon College admits about 31% of applicants.
Oberlin College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in philosophy, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,366. Students borrow a median of $24,759 to complete the philosophy program here. Philosophy graduates of Oberlin College earn a median of $25,146 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,759 median debt. Oberlin College admits about 34% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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