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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
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.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying philosophy schools in the The Plains States Region. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. After graduating, philosophy degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota typically earn about $57,472 annually.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities produces some of the highest-paid graduates in philosophy, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Philosophy graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of about $66,564 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Conception Seminary College earned it the #3 place for philosophy. Conception Seminary College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Conception. Philosophy graduates of Conception Seminary College earn a median of about $38,200 a year early in their careers.
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 · 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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