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2026 Best Value Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
$17,766 Avg Student Debt
$72,750 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education Bachelor's Degree Badge [Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education](/majors/education/education-philosophy/social-and-philosophical-foundations-of-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 83 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for social & philosophical foundations of education students.

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2026 Best Value Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the social & philosophical foundations of education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education Schools

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University Of California Los Angeles earned the #1 spot for value among social & philosophical foundations of education schools in the United States. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Typical student debt for social & philosophical foundations of education graduates is $16,097. Soon after graduation, social & philosophical foundations of education degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $63,833. That is a strong return on a $16,097 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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University Of California Riverside came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value social & philosophical foundations of education schools. Set in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,636, while out-of-state students pay about $46,524. Social & Philosophical Foundations Of Education graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, social & philosophical foundations of education degree recipients from University Of California Riverside generally make around $23,447. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt. University Of California Riverside admits about 76% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value social & philosophical foundations of education schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Social & Philosophical Foundations Of Education graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Early-career social & philosophical foundations of education graduates make about $59,877. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value social & philosophical foundations of education schools. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,035 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,923. Social & Philosophical Foundations Of Education graduates carry a median of $18,559 in student loans. Social & Philosophical Foundations Of Education graduates of University Of California Santa Cruz earn a median of $40,920 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,559 median debt. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wesleyan University earned it the #5 place for social & philosophical foundations of education. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,042. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete the social & philosophical foundations of education program here. Social & Philosophical Foundations Of Education graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Set against $16,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College landed the #6 spot for social & philosophical foundations of education value this year. Located in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,650. Typical student debt for social & philosophical foundations of education graduates is $19,000. Soon after graduation, social & philosophical foundations of education degree recipients from Dickinson College generally make around $44,383. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.

Other Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 83 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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