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2026 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Arizona

[Philosophy & Religious Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong philosophy & religious studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools to find the best return on investment for philosophy & religious studies students.

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• Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Arizona

2026 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Arizona

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

Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools

1

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

$12,223 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,684 Avg Student Debt

$62,668 Median Earnings (10yr)

Arizona State University earned the #1 spot for value among philosophy & religious studies schools in Arizona. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $21,684 in student loans. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $40,286. That is a strong return on a $21,684 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

2

University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

$13,573 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,250 Avg Student Debt

$59,979 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Arizona came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Early-career philosophy & religious studies graduates make about $34,289. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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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 · 17 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.