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2027 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Massachusetts

8 Colleges in the United States
$20,887 Avg Student Debt
$86,363 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Badge [Philosophy & Religious Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 8 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 Massachusetts

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the philosophy & religious studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University tops our 2027 list of the best value philosophy & religious studies schools in Massachusetts. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Williams College earned it the #2 place for philosophy & religious studies. Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,560. Students borrow a median of $12,615 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Early-career philosophy & religious studies graduates make about $53,652. Set against $12,615 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 8%.

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University Of Massachusetts Boston is a great value for students pursuing a degree in philosophy & religious studies, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,898, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Boston generally make around $36,581. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great value for students pursuing a degree in philosophy & religious studies, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,666. That is a strong return on a $25,195 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Typical student debt for philosophy & religious studies graduates is $25,750. Early-career philosophy & religious studies graduates make about $40,377. Set against $25,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Northeastern University earned the #6 position for value in philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $66,162 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $74,800. That is a strong return on a $25,611 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University landed the #7 spot for philosophy & religious studies value this year. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $70,704 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for philosophy & religious studies graduates is $17,074. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $68,154 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value philosophy & religious studies schools. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Students from in state pay about $70,702 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Early-career philosophy & religious studies graduates make about $47,345. Set against $18,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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