2026 Best Philosophy Schools in Nevada

Philosophy is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their philosophy programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for philosophy students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Philosophy Schools in Nevada

Best Schools for Philosophy in Nevada

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall philosophy education in Nevada.

Top Schools in Philosophy

1

University Of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Philosophy Degrees Awarded

$50,691 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Nevada Reno this year for philosophy. University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public school located in the city of Reno. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 philosophy degrees were awarded at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent year. Graduates of the philosophy program make about $50,691 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in philosophy from University Of Nevada Reno

2

University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Philosophy Degrees Awarded

$50,039 Median Starting Salary

University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in philosophy, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public university. About 50% of students finish within six years. University Of Nevada Las Vegas awarded about 24 philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from University Of Nevada Las Vegas generally make around $50,039. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. See the full philosophy program report for University Of Nevada Las Vegas

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.