2024 Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

If you pursue a doctor's degree in philosophy, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #70 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 30 doctor's degrees in philosophy to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on philosophy students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of philosophy students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized philosophy related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for philosophy students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Philosophy in Illinois

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy.

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Philosophy

1

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

University of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of Chicago

2

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat DePaul University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from DePaul University

Best Philosophy Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Philosophy Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	257	8
Ohio	253	8
Indiana	202	18
Wisconsin	163	8

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Philosophy Related Rankings by Major

One of 4 majors within the Philosophy area of study, Philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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.