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2026 Best Value Education Philosophy Schools in the Far Western Region

3 Colleges in the United States
$17,856 Avg Student Debt
$64,220 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Education Philosophy Badge [Education Philosophy](/majors/education/education-philosophy/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for education philosophy students.

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2026 Best Value Education Philosophy Schools in the Far Western Region

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

Best Value Education Philosophy Schools

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For return on investment in education philosophy, no school beat California State University Los Angeles this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,164, with out-of-state students paying around $19,764. Typical student debt for education philosophy graduates is $14,430. Soon after graduation, education philosophy degree recipients from California State University Los Angeles generally make around $48,403. That is a strong return on a $14,430 median debt. California State University Los Angeles admits about 91% of applicants.

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California State University Long Beach came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value education philosophy schools. Set in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,374, while out-of-state students pay about $19,974. Education Philosophy graduates carry a median of $15,671 in student loans. Early-career education philosophy graduates make about $45,488. Set against $15,671 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California State University Long Beach admits about 46% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Hawaii At Manoa earned it the #3 place for education philosophy. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,186, with out-of-state students paying around $34,218. Students borrow a median of $20,577 to complete the education philosophy program here. Education Philosophy graduates of University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn a median of $48,181 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,577 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in education philosophy will find it at University Of California Los Angeles, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Education Philosophy graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans. Education Philosophy graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,097 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Riverside is a great value for students pursuing a degree in education philosophy, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,636 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $46,524. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete the education philosophy program here. Soon after graduation, education philosophy degree recipients from University Of California Riverside generally make around $23,447. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #6 for value in education philosophy this year. University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz. Students from in state pay about $15,035 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $46,923. Students borrow a median of $18,559 to complete the education philosophy program here. Early-career education philosophy graduates make about $40,920. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Hope International University landed the #7 spot for education philosophy value this year. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, Hope International University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,125. Students borrow a median of $24,656 to complete the education philosophy program here. Early-career education philosophy graduates make about $61,817. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 33%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 14 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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