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2027 Best Value Ethics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,344 Avg Student Debt
$75,158 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Ethics Badge [Ethics](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy/ethics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for ethics students.

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2027 Best Value Ethics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in ethics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Ethics Schools

1

For return on investment in ethics, no school beat University Of Maryland Baltimore County this year. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. In-state tuition and fees average $13,256, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete the ethics program here. Ethics graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $49,179 early in their careers. Set against $21,331 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland Baltimore County admits about 72% of applicants.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ethics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Ethics graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, ethics degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $28,648. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

3
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ethics, landing the #3 spot this year. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. In-state tuition and fees average $65,528. Typical student debt for ethics graduates is $23,250. Ethics graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $54,785 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.

4
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American University
Washington, DC

American University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ethics, landing the #4 spot this year. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $58,771 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,139 to complete the ethics program here. Ethics graduates of American University earn a median of $58,030 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.

5

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Fordham University earned it the #5 place for ethics. Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,470. Students borrow a median of $22,999 to complete the ethics program here. Early-career ethics graduates make about $59,403. Set against $22,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 59%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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