Where you study ethics matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Ethics rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Ethics Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the ethics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is American University, our #1 school for ethics. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 ethics students who graduated with this degree at American University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethics degree recipients from American University generally make around $58,030. Typical student debt for the program is $24,139.
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Students looking for a strong ethics program will find one at Fordham University, which ranked #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bronx. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 17 ethics degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Ethics graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $59,403 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,999 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Superior is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ethics, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Superior is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Superior. University Of Wisconsin Superior graduates 42% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Superior awarded about 13 ethics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethics program make about $45,219 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,845.
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This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
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).
