2027 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
[Philosophy & Religious Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for philosophy & religious studies students.
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2027 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in philosophy & religious studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools
Moorpark College tops our 2027 list of the best value philosophy & religious studies schools in the United States. Moorpark College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,075 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in philosophy & religious studies will find it at Mt San Antonio College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,364, while out-of-state students pay about $10,464. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,384 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in philosophy & religious studies will find it at College Of Southern Nevada, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,358 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,024. Typical student debt for philosophy & religious studies graduates is $9,980. Early-career philosophy & religious studies graduates make about $35,850. That is a strong return on a $9,980 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in philosophy & religious studies will find it at Long Beach City College, which ranked #4. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. Students from in state pay about $1,556 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,544 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Median earnings reach $38,870 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Fullerton College one of the best values for philosophy & religious studies. Fullerton College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,151, while out-of-state students pay about $12,379. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,366.
Elyon College earned the #6 position for value in philosophy & religious studies this year. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Elyon College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $14,620 in tuition and fees.
Glendale Community College Glendale Ca landed the #7 spot for philosophy & religious studies value this year. Glendale Community College Glendale Ca is a large public school located in the city of Glendale. In-state tuition and fees average $1,191, while out-of-state students pay about $10,935. Students borrow a median of $19,800 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Median earnings reach $41,540 ten years out. Set against $19,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Los Angeles Pierce College placed #8 among the best values for philosophy & religious studies. Los Angeles Pierce College is a very large public school located in the city of Woodland Hills. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,238, while out-of-state students pay about $10,572. Students borrow a median of $12,477 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Median earnings reach $44,521 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,477 median debt.
Talmudical Academy New Jersey ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the suburb of Adelphia, Talmudical Academy New Jersey is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,800. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,344. The acceptance rate is 44%.
Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland came in at #10 for value in philosophy & religious studies this year. Set in the suburb of Suffern, Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,000. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland generally make around $29,861. Roughly 37% of applicants are accepted.
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value philosophy & religious studies schools. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,600. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,192 ten years after entry. Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute admits about 89% of applicants.
Regent University came in at #12 for value in philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,650. Students borrow a median of $29,500 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Regent University generally make around $50,406. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Yeshiva Derech Chaim came in at #13 for value in philosophy & religious studies this year. Yeshiva Derech Chaim is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,700. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University came in at #14 for value in philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $25,064 in tuition and fees. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Southwestern Assemblies Of God University earn a median of $31,593 early in their careers. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University admits about 89% of applicants.
Seminary Bnos Chaim earned the #15 position for value in philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the city of Lakewood, Seminary Bnos Chaim is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $13,150 in tuition and fees. Early-career philosophy & religious studies graduates make about $29,430. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz earned the #16 position for value in philosophy & religious studies this year. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees. Early-career philosophy & religious studies graduates make about $9,428. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Liberty University came in at #17 for value in philosophy & religious studies this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $29,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $36,966. That is a strong return on a $29,250 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Yeshiva University placed #18 among the best values for philosophy & religious studies. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $51,800 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete the philosophy & religious studies program here. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Yeshiva University generally make around $52,838. Set against $20,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%.
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 18 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.
