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2027 Best Education Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools

11 Colleges in the United States
186 Education Philosophy Degrees Awarded
$54,437 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education Philosophy degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their education philosophy programs.

College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best education philosophy schools.

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Best Schools for Education Philosophy in the United States

Below are the best education philosophy schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Education Philosophy

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

No school ranked higher than University Of Pennsylvania this year for education philosophy. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. About 25 education philosophy degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education philosophy degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $56,909. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Read more about the education philosophy program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Teachers College At Columbia University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education philosophy, ranking #2. Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. There were roughly 13 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education philosophy degree recipients from Teachers College At Columbia University generally make around $68,822. Read more about the education philosophy program at Teachers College At Columbia University

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A rank of #3 makes San Francisco State University one of the top schools for education philosophy. This very large public university is located in the city of San Francisco. San Francisco State University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 14 education philosophy degrees were awarded at San Francisco State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education philosophy degree recipients from San Francisco State University generally make around $49,716. San Francisco State University graduates carry a median of $17,020 in student loans. Read more about the education philosophy program at San Francisco State University

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California State University Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education philosophy, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. About 53% of students finish within six years. California State University Los Angeles awarded about 12 education philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Education Philosophy graduates of California State University Los Angeles earn a median of $48,403 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,430. Get the full education philosophy details for California State University Los Angeles

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education philosophy, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education philosophy degree from Syracuse University earn around $54,785 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,130. More information about a degree in education philosophy from Syracuse University

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University Of Colorado Boulder earned the #6 position for education philosophy this year. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 14 education philosophy degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Education Philosophy graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $55,861 early in their careers. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans. Get the full education philosophy details for University Of Colorado Boulder

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California State University Long Beach ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best education philosophy schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Long Beach. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at California State University Long Beach in the most recent data year. Education Philosophy graduates of California State University Long Beach earn a median of $45,488 early in their careers. California State University Long Beach graduates carry a median of $15,732 in student loans. More information about a degree in education philosophy from California State University Long Beach

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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

University Of Utah landed the #8 spot for education philosophy this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 24 education philosophy degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education philosophy degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $55,997. Typical student debt for the program is $20,798. More information about a degree in education philosophy from University Of Utah

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Northern Arizona University earned the #9 position for education philosophy this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Flagstaff. About 61% of students finish within six years. Northern Arizona University awarded about 10 education philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education philosophy degree from Northern Arizona University earn around $47,056 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education philosophy from Northern Arizona University

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #10 for education philosophy this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent data year. Education Philosophy graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $53,949 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,657. More information about a degree in education philosophy from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Hope International University landed the #11 spot for education philosophy this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fullerton. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 education philosophy degrees were awarded at Hope International University in the most recent year. Students who receive their education philosophy degree from Hope International University earn around $61,817 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,656 to complete this degree. Read more about the education philosophy program at Hope International University

Other Education Philosophy Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

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