by our College Data Analytics Team
[Philosophy](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a philosophy degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying philosophy schools.
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Below are the schools whose philosophy graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in philosophy, no school beat Arizona State University this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Philosophy graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of about $58,158 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Arizona State University Skysong earned it the #2 place for philosophy. 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.
University Of Arizona produces some of the highest-paid graduates in philosophy, landing the #3 spot this year. 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.
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 · 3 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.
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