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2027 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

73 Colleges in the United States
6,449 Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees Awarded
$44,634 Avg Early-Career Salary

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

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 73 schools to find the best for philosophy & religious studies students.

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Best Schools for Philosophy & Religious Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall philosophy & religious studies education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Philosophy & Religious Studies

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania tops our 2027 ranking of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 219 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $73,053 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from University Of Pennsylvania

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in philosophy & religious studies, ranking #2. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $79,632 early in their careers. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Georgetown University

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Carnegie Mellon University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in philosophy & religious studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Carnegie Mellon University earn around $89,327 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Carnegie Mellon University

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Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in philosophy & religious studies, ranking #4. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. About 95% of students finish within six years. Cornell University awarded about 28 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $75,976 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,005. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for Cornell University

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Set in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Princeton University graduates 98% of students within six years. Princeton University awarded about 49 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $67,532 in their early career. Princeton University graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from Princeton University

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University Of Delaware landed the #6 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. University Of Delaware awarded about 12 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $54,155 in their early career. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from University Of Delaware

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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Colgate University earned the #7 position for philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Colgate University in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Colgate University earn a median of $52,924 early in their careers. Colgate University graduates carry a median of $16,286 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Colgate University

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University Of Rochester ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $60,865. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for University Of Rochester

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Bucknell University placed #9 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lewisburg. Bucknell University graduates 86% of students within six years. Bucknell University awarded about 12 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Bucknell University earn around $64,331 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,951 to complete this degree. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Bucknell University

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 591 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva University in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Yeshiva University earn a median of $52,838 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for Yeshiva University

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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Hamilton College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Hamilton College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Hamilton College generally make around $48,806. Students borrow a median of $16,131 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from Hamilton College

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University earned the #12 position for philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Stony Brook University awarded about 22 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $60,047 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from Stony Brook University

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Barnard College
New York, NY

Barnard College came in at #13 for philosophy & religious studies this year. Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Barnard College in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Barnard College earn a median of $50,790 early in their careers. Barnard College graduates carry a median of $17,609 in student loans. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for Barnard College

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University landed the #14 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 32 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $52,031 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,488. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Rowan University

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College placed #15 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Swarthmore College in the most recent year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Swarthmore College earn a median of $66,971 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for Swarthmore College

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American University
Washington, DC

American University landed the #16 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 47 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at American University in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of American University earn a median of $58,030 early in their careers. American University graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at American University

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Jewish Theological Seminary Of America placed #17 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America awarded about 55 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $78,469 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,750. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Jewish Theological Seminary Of America

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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College landed the #18 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Vassar College graduates 91% of students within six years. Vassar College awarded about 18 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Vassar College earn around $37,412 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,486 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from Vassar College

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University Of Maryland College Park placed #19 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 77 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $35,608. Typical student debt for the program is $20,164. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from University Of Maryland College Park

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George Washington University placed #20 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from George Washington University earn around $73,749 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for George Washington University

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St Lawrence University landed the #21 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Canton. About 79% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at St Lawrence University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from St Lawrence University generally make around $39,993. Students borrow a median of $26,192 to complete this degree. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at St Lawrence University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $55,705 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,848 to complete this degree. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Hofstra University

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Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College landed the #23 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. Set in the city of Riverdale, Manhattan College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Manhattan College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Manhattan College generally make around $61,065. Manhattan College graduates carry a median of $25,968 in student loans. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Manhattan College

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County placed #24 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland Baltimore County awarded about 20 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $49,179 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete this degree. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #25 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 63 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

Rest of the Top 50 Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s philosophy & religious studies ranking:

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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New York University
New York, NY
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Elyon College
Brooklyn, NY
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Grove City College
Grove City, PA
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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The New School
New York, NY
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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY
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Seminary Bnos Chaim
Lakewood, NJ
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Beth Medrash Govoha
Lakewood, NJ

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 73 schools evaluated.

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