2026 Best Value Education Philosophy Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, WI

University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison Education Philosophy students take on a median of $21,813 in debt. University Of Wisconsin Madison alumni report median earnings of $73,792 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. About 45% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison

#2

Angelo State University

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Angelo State University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Read more about Angelo State University

#3

University Of California Los Angeles

You'll get strong value at University Of California Los Angeles, which ranked #3 this year. Get the full University Of California Los Angeles report

#4

Florida State University

Out of the 83 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Florida State University landed the #4 spot. More on Florida State University

#5

Lehigh University

You'll get strong value at Lehigh University, which ranked #5 this year. Read the full report on Lehigh University

#6

Amherst College

Amherst College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Education Philosophy schools. Get the full Amherst College report

#7

Depaul University

Depaul University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Depaul University

#8

Dickinson College

Dickinson College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Education Philosophy schools. Get the full Dickinson College report

#9

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Education Philosophy schools. Get the full San Francisco State University report

#10

Chapman University

Chapman University placed #10 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read the full report on Chapman University

#11

George Mason University

George Mason University placed #11 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about George Mason University

#12

Loyola University Baltimore

Loyola University Baltimore offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Read more about Loyola University Baltimore

#13

University Of Maryland College Park

University Of Maryland College Park offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile

#14

University Of The Pacific

University Of The Pacific placed #14 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. More on University Of The Pacific

#15

University Of Utah

University Of Utah placed #15 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. More on University Of Utah

#16

Bard College At Simons Rock

Bard College At Simons Rock offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on Bard College At Simons Rock

#17

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on University Of Oregon

#18

University Of California Santa Cruz

University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of California Santa Cruz report

#19

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #19 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus profile

#20

University Of Arkansas

University Of Arkansas placed #20 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Arkansas

#21

Endicott College

Endicott College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Education Philosophy schools. See the full Endicott College profile

#22

University Of South Carolina Columbia

University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Education Philosophy schools. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia

#23

University Of Northern Iowa

University Of Northern Iowa offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full University Of Northern Iowa report

#24

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

Cuny Graduate School And University Center ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Education Philosophy schools. More on Cuny Graduate School And University Center

#25

Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Sam Houston State University report

#26

University Of California Riverside

University Of California Riverside placed #26 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. More on University Of California Riverside

#27

Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University placed #27 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Northern Illinois University profile

#28

Pitzer College

Pitzer College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Education Philosophy schools. See the full Pitzer College profile

#29

Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Southern Connecticut State University report

#30

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder placed #30 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Colorado Boulder

#31

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. More on University Of Pennsylvania

#32

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full Wesleyan University profile

#33

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on University At Buffalo

#34

Teachers College At Columbia University

Teachers College At Columbia University placed #34 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Teachers College At Columbia University profile

#35

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile

#36

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa report

#37

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. More on University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

#38

Northwestern University

Northwestern University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Northwestern University report

#39

California State University Los Angeles

California State University Los Angeles came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on California State University Los Angeles

#40

East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania

#41

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus

#42

High Point University

High Point University placed #42 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. More on High Point University

#43

Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Northern Arizona University report

#44

University Of St Thomas Minnesota

University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of St Thomas Minnesota report

#45

Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Education Philosophy schools. Read more about Eastern Washington University

#46

East Carolina University

East Carolina University placed #46 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. More on East Carolina University

#47

Georgia State University

Georgia State University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. See the full Georgia State University profile

#48

Hope International University

Hope International University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Hope International University report

#49

Hofstra University

Hofstra University placed #49 among the best-value Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read the full report on Hofstra University

#50

University Of Toledo

University Of Toledo offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. See the full University Of Toledo profile