College ROI Report
Updated 2024
Best-value Colleges for Philosophy religious
While studying philosophy may give you insight into the fundamental questions of being, knowledge, and action, and while studying religion may help you to understand religious texts, beliefs, doctrines, practices, and world views, that sort of knowledge isn’t likely to earn you millions after you graduate. For that reason, it’s important to make sure the school where you’re earning your degree will provide you with a solid return on investment. Use Payscale’s College ROI report to make sure you don’t start your career at a financial disadvantage.
| Rank | School Name | 20 Year Net ROI | Total 4 Year Cost | Graduation Rate | Typical Years to Graduate | Average Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank:1 | School Name: Rutgers University-New Brunswick (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$634,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$136,000 | Graduation Rate:84% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$32,200 |
| Rank:2 | School Name:_50px.png) University of California-Santa Barbara (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$581,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$149,000 | Graduation Rate:86% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$29,800 |
| Rank:3 | School Name: Colgate University (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$578,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$316,000 | Graduation Rate:91% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$36,100 |
| Rank:4 | School Name:Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$565,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$205,000 | Graduation Rate:84% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$32,200 |
| Rank:5 | School Name:_50px.png) California State University-Sacramento (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$560,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$112,000 | Graduation Rate:54% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$19,800 |
| Rank:6 | School Name: University of California-Berkeley (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$541,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$165,000 | Graduation Rate:94% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$29,000 |
| Rank:7 | School Name:California State University-Sacramento (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$513,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$159,000 | Graduation Rate:54% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$19,800 |
| Rank:8 | School Name: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$503,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$128,000 | Graduation Rate:93% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$33,900 |
| Rank:9 | School Name: - Main Campus_50px.png) University of Washington-Seattle Campus (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$496,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$120,000 | Graduation Rate:84% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$24,700 |
| Rank:10 | School Name: - Austin_50px.png) The University of Texas at Austin (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$467,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$117,000 | Graduation Rate:88% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$23,400 |
Some very well-known colleges and universities are rightly considered the best schools at which to study philosophy and religion, including Harvard University, Boston College, Yale University, Duke University and Princeton University. If you’re considering one of these schools, use our College ROI report to make sure you’re not raiding the collection plate for rent money after you graduate.
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