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2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k

12 Ranked Colleges
76 Degrees Awarded
$36,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Philosophy is the 81st most popular major in the country with 10,015 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, philosophy graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,067 and had an average of $22,199 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,345 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,833 and $23,925 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 76 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 12 colleges that offered a degree in philosophy. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality philosophy programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the philosophy program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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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 “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $75-$110k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the #1 spot on the list. Northwestern is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Evanston, Illinois. It awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $75-$110k list, Northwestern has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U-M, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548.

Full University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Philosophy Report

#3

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

UChicago also made our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Philosophy at University of Chicago

#4

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Notre Dame. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522.

Read more about Philosophy at University of Notre Dame

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Philosophy Report

#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also made our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Philosophy at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

UIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Philosophy at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#9 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s philosophy degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UC also made our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Philosophy at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Indiana University - Bloomington is a large public school situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It awarded 2 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338.

Full Indiana University - Bloomington Philosophy Report

#10

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#6 in overall quality

Marquette University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Marquette did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marquette University are $21,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Philosophy at Marquette

#11

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#11 in overall quality

DePaul University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DePaul, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul are $19,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#10 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Loyola Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

Loyola Chicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Chicago are $19,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Loyola Chicago Philosophy Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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