2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Nevada

[Philosophy](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value philosophy schools.
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2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Nevada
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the philosophy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Philosophy Schools
Our analysis ranked College Of Southern Nevada the best value for a degree in philosophy in Nevada. College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. Students from in state pay about $4,358 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,024. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $9,980 in student loans. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from College Of Southern Nevada generally make around $35,850. That is a strong return on a $9,980 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Nevada Las Vegas one of the best values for philosophy. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,748 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. Typical student debt for philosophy graduates is $22,500. Early-career philosophy graduates make about $50,039. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of Nevada Reno came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value philosophy schools. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,578 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Early-career philosophy graduates make about $50,691. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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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