2027 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Maryland
[Philosophy & Religious Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong philosophy & religious studies education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value philosophy & religious studies schools.
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2027 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Maryland
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in philosophy & religious studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools
For return on investment in philosophy & religious studies, no school beat University Of Maryland College Park this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Typical student debt for philosophy & religious studies graduates is $20,164. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $35,608. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value philosophy & religious studies schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $21,331 in student loans. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore County generally make around $49,179. That is a strong return on a $21,331 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in philosophy & religious studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Pikesville, Ner Israel Rabbinical College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,600. Median earnings reach $66,330 ten years out. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 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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