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2024 Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in New York

4 Colleges in New York
58 Doctor's Degrees
a doctor's degree in philosophy is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #59 out of 306 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 58 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 New York 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:

Quality Overall Is Important

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 Earnings

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.

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 colleges for philosophy students working on their doctor's degree.

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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 New York.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Philosophy in New York

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

Top New York Schools for a Doctorate in Philosophy

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9 Annual Graduates

Columbia University in the City of New York is a wonderful option for students interested in a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the 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

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5 Annual Graduates

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

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New York University
New York, NY
5 Annual Graduates

New York University is a great choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from New York University

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4 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University at Albany if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the small city of Albany, UAlbany is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University at Albany

Best Philosophy Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 176 28
Maryland 119 4
New Jersey 115 7
District of Columbia 81 7

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Philosophy is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.

Philosophy Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 58

Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 41

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