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2024 Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

3 Colleges in Massachusetts
24 Doctor's Degrees
Ranked #70 in popularity, philosophy is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 24 doctor's degrees in philosophy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Philosophy School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts The philosophy doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

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

Our full 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.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Philosophy in Massachusetts

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Philosophy

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Boston College crest
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Boston College if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in philosophy. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from Boston College

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Massachusetts Amherst if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Boston U crest
Boston University
Boston, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in philosophy has to take a look at Boston University. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from Boston University

Best Philosophy Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 138 8
Rhode Island 119 2

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

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