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2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Colorado

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,844 Avg Student Debt
$58,922 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Philosophy Badge [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 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for philosophy students.

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2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in philosophy, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Philosophy Schools

1

Leading the list is University Of Colorado Denver, our #1 best value for philosophy in Colorado. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the philosophy program here. Early-career philosophy graduates make about $36,307. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

2

Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a great value for students pursuing a degree in philosophy, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,124, with out-of-state students paying around $30,684. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $27,484 in student loans. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from Metropolitan State College Of Denver generally make around $44,861. Set against $27,484 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.

3

A rank of #3 makes University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs one of the best values for philosophy. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,906, compared with $25,039 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,495 to complete the philosophy program here. Early-career philosophy graduates make about $32,480. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.

4

University Of Northern Colorado is a great value for students pursuing a degree in philosophy, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. In-state tuition and fees average $11,901, with out-of-state students paying around $26,979. Students borrow a median of $23,974 to complete the philosophy program here. Early-career philosophy graduates make about $45,705. Set against $23,974 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Northern Colorado admits about 86% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Colorado State University Fort Collins one of the best values for philosophy. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $18,894 in student loans. Philosophy graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $27,810 early in their careers. Set against $18,894 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Colorado Boulder landed the #6 spot for philosophy value this year. University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder. Students from in state pay about $15,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,970. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $25,218 in student loans. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $55,861. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Colorado Boulder admits about 78% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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