2024 Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas

Philosophy is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #59 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 21 doctor's degrees in philosophy to qualified students.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology

• Best Doctor’s Degree Schools List

Average Early-Career Salaries

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on philosophy students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of philosophy students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt philosophy students go into to obtain their doctor's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized philosophy related body.

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Texas.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Philosophy in Texas

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

Top Texas Schools for a Doctorate in Philosophy

1

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

5 Annual Graduates

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin

2

Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

3 Annual Graduates

Texas A&M University - College Station is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from Texas A&M University - College Station

3

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

3 Annual Graduates

University of North Texas is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of North Texas

Best Philosophy Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Arizona	119	7
Oklahoma	92	4
New Mexico	59	1

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Philosophy Related Rankings by Major

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

Philosophy Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Philosophy	21

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Religious Studies	26

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.