2026 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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value philosophy schools.
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2026 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Nevada
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in philosophy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Philosophy Schools
Leading the list is University Of Nevada Las Vegas, our #1 best value for philosophy in Nevada. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Philosophy graduates of University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn a median of $50,039 early in their careers. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of Nevada Reno came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value philosophy schools. Located in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,578, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno generally make around $50,691. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nevada Reno admits about 74% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, 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 1 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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