by our College Data Analytics Team
[Philosophy](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their philosophy graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find where philosophy graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose philosophy graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Baylor University the top school for philosophy graduate earnings in the Southwest Region. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Early-career philosophy graduates from Baylor University make a median of around $58,363 per year.
Arizona State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in philosophy, landing the #2 spot this year. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Students who complete the philosophy program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,158.
Students chasing top earnings in philosophy will find them at Arizona State University Skysong, which ranked #3. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. Students who complete the philosophy program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,158.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying philosophy schools. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. Early-career philosophy graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $55,022 per year.
University Of Arizona came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying philosophy schools. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Philosophy graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of about $56,983 a year early in their careers.
Texas A And M University College Station earned the #6 position for philosophy graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Philosophy graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $61,055 a year early in their careers.
Southern Methodist University landed the #7 spot for philosophy salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the philosophy program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,334.
University Of North Texas ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying philosophy schools. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Students who complete the philosophy program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,179.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying philosophy schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, philosophy degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus typically earn about $43,565 annually.
Texas State University San Marcos placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for philosophy. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Early-career philosophy graduates from Texas State University San Marcos make a median of around $27,893 per year.
The University Of Texas Pan American earned the #11 position for philosophy graduate earnings this year. The University Of Texas Pan American is a public school located in the city of Edinburg. Early-career philosophy graduates from The University Of Texas Pan American make a median of around $14,151 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their philosophy graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 11 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
More about our data sources and methodologies.