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2024 Best Philosophy Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

6 Colleges in the Southwest Region
76 Master's Degrees
a master's degree in philosophy is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #131 out of 343 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of philosophy. Combined, these schools handed out 76 master's degrees in philosophy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Philosophy School for Your Master's Degree

Best Philosophy Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region The philosophy master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality philosophy program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master'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

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for philosophy students working on their master's degree.

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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 Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

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

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Master's in Philosophy

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4 Annual Graduates

University of Arizona is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in philosophy. University of Arizona is a very large public university located in the city of Tucson.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Arizona

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The University of Texas at Austin is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in philosophy. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin.More information about a master’s in philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin

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4 Annual Graduates

Arizona State University - Tempe is a great choice for students pursuing a master's degree in philosophy. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from Arizona State University - Tempe

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3 Annual Graduates

University of Houston is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in philosophy. UH is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Houston.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Houston

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8 Annual Graduates

UNT is a very large public university located in the city of Denton.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of North Texas

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Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Best Philosophy Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 235 57
Arizona 180 8
Oklahoma 153 11
New Mexico 114 0

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One of 3 majors within the Philosophy & Religious Studies area of study, Philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Philosophy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 76

Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 66
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 4

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