by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of philosophy. Combined, these schools handed out 47 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 doctor's degree.
The philosophy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy.
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in philosophy needs to take a look at University of Southern California. USC is a very 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
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
University of California - Davis is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of California - Davis
It's hard to beat University of California - Berkeley if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in philosophy. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of California - Berkeley
Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of California - Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public university located in the city of Santa Cruz.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of California - Santa Cruz
UO is a fairly large public university located in the city of Eugene.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of Oregon
Located in the large city of Riverside, UCR is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of California - Riverside
Explore the best philosophy schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 180 | 39 |
| Washington | 122 | 3 |
| Oregon | 107 | 3 |
| Hawaii | 53 | 2 |
Philosophy is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 39 |
| Other Philosophy | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 21 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 8 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4 |
