2026 Best Value Education Philosophy Schools in Wisconsin
[Education Philosophy](/majors/education/education-philosophy/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong education philosophy education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for education philosophy students.
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2026 Best Value Education Philosophy Schools in Wisconsin
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in education philosophy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Education Philosophy Schools
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned the #1 spot for value among education philosophy schools in Wisconsin. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Typical student debt for education philosophy graduates is $26,657. Education Philosophy graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $53,949 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value education philosophy schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete the education philosophy program here. Early-career education philosophy graduates make about $59,877. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 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).
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