2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Minnesota

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 best value for philosophy in Minnesota. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Early-career philosophy graduates make about $31,652. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Students looking for strong value in philosophy will find it at Gustavus Adolphus College, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,076. Typical student debt for philosophy graduates is $26,197. Philosophy graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of $44,396 early in their careers. Set against $26,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value philosophy schools. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $59,760. Typical student debt for philosophy graduates is $23,000. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from St Olaf College generally make around $40,848. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. St Olaf College admits about 48% of applicants.

4

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Carleton College earned it the #4 place for philosophy. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,892. Typical student debt for philosophy graduates is $17,566. Early-career philosophy graduates make about $45,096. Set against $17,566 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carleton College admits about 20% of applicants.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN

University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a great value for students pursuing a degree in philosophy, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Students from in state pay about $54,398 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $18,201 to complete the philosophy program here. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $65,183. That is a strong return on a $18,201 median debt. University Of St Thomas Minnesota admits about 85% of applicants.