2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Colorado

[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
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%.
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%.
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%.
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.
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%.
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.
- 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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