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2026 Best Value Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools

[Other Philosophy & Religious Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/other-philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy-and-religious-studies-other/) 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 57 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other philosophy & religious studies students.

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• Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools
• Other Degree Levels

2026 Best Value Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools

1

University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

$14,905 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,825 Avg Student Debt

$60,613 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is University Of Mary Washington, our #1 best value for other philosophy & religious studies in the United States. University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,905, while out-of-state students pay about $28,083. Typical student debt for other philosophy & religious studies graduates is $22,825. Soon after graduation, other philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from University Of Mary Washington generally make around $43,243. That is a strong return on a $22,825 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

2

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

$13,966 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,734 Avg Student Debt

$69,954 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes James Madison University one of the best values for other philosophy & religious studies. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Other Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $24,734 in student loans. Early-career other philosophy & religious studies graduates make about $28,712. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

Other Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 57 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.