2027 Best Value Philosophy Schools in Oregon
[Philosophy](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong philosophy education at a price that pays off.
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 Oregon
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 Oregon State University the best value for a degree in philosophy in Oregon. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $24,041 in student loans. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $51,326. That is a strong return on a $24,041 median debt. Oregon State University admits about 77% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Oregon one of the best values for philosophy. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,320 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the philosophy program here. Philosophy graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $27,640 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Lewis And Clark College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in philosophy, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Portland, Lewis And Clark College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,828. Philosophy graduates carry a median of $23,301 in student loans. Early-career philosophy graduates make about $43,381. That is a strong return on a $23,301 median debt. Lewis And Clark College admits about 78% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 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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