by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 33 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of philosophy. Combined, these schools handed out 388 doctor's degrees in philosophy to qualified students.
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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:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 schools for philosophy students working on their doctor's degree.
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 list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy.
University of Pennsylvania is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of Pennsylvania
Duke University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from Duke University
Emory University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from Emory University
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in philosophy needs to take a look at University of Chicago. Located in the large 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
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from Boston College
Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from Vanderbilt University
USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of Southern California
Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of Notre Dame
Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from Columbia University in the City of New York
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Philosophy is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 360 |
| Other Philosophy | 26 |
| Logic | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 212 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 22 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 7 |
