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2024 Best Philosophy Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

7 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
126 Master's Degrees
a master's degree in philosophy is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #190 out of 1172 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of philosophy. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 126 master's degrees in philosophy during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Philosophy School for Your Master's Degree

Best Philosophy Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of philosophy for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for philosophy students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Philosophy in the Great Lakes Region

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

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Master's in Philosophy

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Wisconsin - Madison if you wish to pursue a master's degree in philosophy. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Wisconsin - Madison

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in philosophy needs to check out University of Chicago. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Chicago

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

University of Notre Dame is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in philosophy. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Notre Dame

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in philosophy has to look into Ohio State University - Main Campus. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in philosophy from Ohio State University - Main Campus

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Steubenville.More information about a master’s in philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from DePaul University

Best Philosophy Colleges by State

Explore the best philosophy schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 553 27
Ohio 494 36
Michigan 476 21
Indiana 375 23
Wisconsin 317 19

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied & Professional Ethics 13

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