2027 Best Philosophy Schools in New Mexico

Philosophy degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 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 New Mexico

Best Schools for Philosophy in New Mexico

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

Top Schools in Philosophy

1

New Mexico State University Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Philosophy Degrees Awarded

$41,860 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is New Mexico State University Main Campus, our #1 school for philosophy. This large public university is located in the suburb of Las Cruces. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy degree from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn around $41,860 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,026 to complete this degree. See the full philosophy program report for New Mexico State University Main Campus

2

University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Philosophy Degrees Awarded

$26,205 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes University Of New Mexico Main Campus one of the top schools for philosophy. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy degree from University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn around $26,205 in the first couple years of their career. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,095 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy program at University Of New Mexico Main Campus

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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.