by our College Data Analytics Team
[Philosophy](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/philosophy/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their philosophy graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying philosophy schools.
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If you want to know which schools send philosophy graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in philosophy, no school beat Baylor University this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the philosophy program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,363.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #2 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. After graduating, philosophy degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin typically earn about $55,022 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in philosophy will find them at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #3. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Students who complete the philosophy program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,055.
A rank of #4 makes Southern Methodist University one of the highest-paying schools for philosophy. Set 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 produces some of the highest-paid graduates in philosophy, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. After graduating, philosophy degree recipients from University Of North Texas typically earn about $42,179 annually.
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #6 for philosophy graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Students who complete the philosophy program here go on to a median salary of roughly $27,893.
The University Of Texas Pan American placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for philosophy. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. After graduating, philosophy degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American typically earn about $14,151 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries philosophy graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 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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