2026 Best Value Philosophy Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Philosophy certificate degree schools in the United States. Located in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Students borrow a median of $23,380 to complete their Philosophy program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,021. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

#2

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

A rank of #2 makes Arizona State University one of the best values in the United States. Based in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Graduates carry a median of $26,250 in student loans. Median earnings reach $62,668 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,250 median debt. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Arizona State University

#3

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. The median Philosophy program debt is $25,234. University Of Massachusetts Amherst alumni report median earnings of $71,631 a decade after entry. Set against $25,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Amherst

#4

American University

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at American University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Get the full American University report

#5

Belmont Abbey College

A rank of #5 makes Belmont Abbey College one of the best values in the United States. Get the full Belmont Abbey College report

#6

Carson Newman College

Carson Newman College placed #6 among the best-value Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about Carson Newman College

#7

Stetson University

Stetson University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Get the full Stetson University report

#8

University Of Southern Maine

University Of Southern Maine ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Philosophy schools. More on University Of Southern Maine

#9

William Paterson University Of New Jersey

William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Philosophy schools. See the full William Paterson University Of New Jersey profile

#10

Knox College

Knox College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read the full report on Knox College

#11

Macalester College

Macalester College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Philosophy schools. More on Macalester College

#12

New England College

New England College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. See the full New England College profile

#13

Siena College

Siena College landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Siena College

#14

University Of South Carolina Columbia

University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #14 among the best-value Philosophy schools in the United States. More on University Of South Carolina Columbia

#15

Xavier University

Xavier University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. See the full Xavier University profile

#16

Cornerstone University

Cornerstone University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on Cornerstone University

#17

Hastings College

Hastings College placed #17 among the best-value Philosophy schools in the United States. Read the full report on Hastings College

#18

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #18 among the best-value Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

#19

St Bernards School Of Theology And Ministry

St Bernards School Of Theology And Ministry offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. More on St Bernards School Of Theology And Ministry

#20

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. See the full Texas Tech University profile

#21

The New School

The New School came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on The New School

#22

Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Philosophy schools. Get the full Youngstown State University report

#23

Barnard College

Barnard College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Barnard College

#24

Lawrence University

Lawrence University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Lawrence University

#25

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce placed #25 among the best-value Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

#26

University Of Central Oklahoma

University Of Central Oklahoma offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about University Of Central Oklahoma

#27

University Of St Thomas Minnesota

University Of St Thomas Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Minnesota

#28

Washburn University

Washburn University placed #28 among the best-value Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Washburn University profile

#29

Xavier University Of Louisiana

Xavier University Of Louisiana offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read the full report on Xavier University Of Louisiana

#30

Bentley University

Bentley University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Philosophy schools. See the full Bentley University profile

#31

Evangel University

Evangel University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Evangel University report

#32

Irvine Valley College

Irvine Valley College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Irvine Valley College

#33

Boise State University

Boise State University placed #33 among the best-value Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Boise State University profile

#34

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Philosophy schools. Read more about Moreno Valley College

#35

University Of California Los Angeles

University Of California Los Angeles ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Philosophy schools. Get the full University Of California Los Angeles report

#36

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Philosophy schools. Get the full University Of Georgia report

#37

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

#38

Western New England University

Western New England University placed #38 among the best-value Philosophy schools in the United States. Get the full Western New England University report

#39

Duquesne University

Duquesne University offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Duquesne University

#40

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Kennesaw State University report

#41

Ohlone Community College

Ohlone Community College placed #41 among the best-value Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about Ohlone Community College

#42

South Mountain Community College

South Mountain Community College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. More on South Mountain Community College

#43

Texas State University San Marcos

Texas State University San Marcos came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Texas State University San Marcos

#44

University Of Central Florida

University Of Central Florida came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Central Florida

#45

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Main Campus

#46

Blinn College

Blinn College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Philosophy schools. See the full Blinn College profile

#47

College Of Saint Elizabeth

College Of Saint Elizabeth landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on College Of Saint Elizabeth

#48

Depauw University

Depauw University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. See the full Depauw University profile

#49

Elmhurst College

Elmhurst College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Elmhurst College

#50

Skyline College

Skyline College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. More on Skyline College