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2027 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in New York

45 Colleges in the United States
3,127 Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,992 Avg Early-Career Salary

Philosophy & Religious Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 45 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best philosophy & religious studies schools.

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Best Schools for Philosophy & Religious Studies in New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall philosophy & religious studies education in New York.

Top Schools in Philosophy & Religious Studies

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No school ranked higher than Cornell University this year for philosophy & religious studies. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 28 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $75,976 in their early career. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from Cornell University

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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Colgate University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Colgate University graduates 91% of students within six years. About 29 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Colgate University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Colgate University generally make around $52,924. Colgate University graduates carry a median of $16,286 in student loans. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Colgate University

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Rochester one of the top schools for philosophy & religious studies. University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Rochester awarded about 16 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $60,865 in their early career. 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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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in philosophy & religious studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Yeshiva University graduates 85% of students within six years. Yeshiva University awarded about 591 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Yeshiva University generally make around $52,838. Yeshiva University graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Yeshiva University

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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

A rank of #5 makes Hamilton College one of the top schools for philosophy & religious studies. Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Hamilton College awarded about 13 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Hamilton College earn a median of $48,806 early in their careers. Hamilton College graduates carry a median of $16,131 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Hamilton College

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University placed #6 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $60,047. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for Stony Brook University

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Barnard College
New York, NY

Barnard College placed #7 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of New York, Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $17,609. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Barnard College

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Jewish Theological Seminary Of America landed the #8 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. 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%. About 55 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Jewish Theological Seminary Of America in the most recent year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Jewish Theological Seminary Of America earn around $78,469 in the first couple years of their career. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for Jewish Theological Seminary Of America

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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College earned the #9 position for philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Vassar College 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. Vassar College graduates carry a median of $18,486 in student loans. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for Vassar College

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St Lawrence University earned the #10 position for philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the town of Canton, St Lawrence University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. St Lawrence University graduates 79% of students within six years. St Lawrence University awarded about 11 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $39,993 in their early career. St Lawrence University graduates carry a median of $26,192 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at St Lawrence University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University placed #11 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Hofstra University in the most recent year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $55,705 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,848. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Hofstra University

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Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of Riverdale, Manhattan College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Manhattan College graduates 64% of students within six years. About 13 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Manhattan College in the most recent year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Manhattan College earn around $61,065 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,968. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Manhattan College

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University placed #13 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $35,602. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Syracuse University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #14 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 91 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $52,668 in the first couple years of their career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $20,062 in student loans. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University earned the #15 position for philosophy & religious studies this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 48 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from New York University earn around $40,359 in the first couple years of their career. New York University graduates carry a median of $24,128 in student loans. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for New York University

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Elyon College
Brooklyn, NY

Elyon College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Brooklyn. There were roughly 69 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Elyon College in the most recent data year. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Elyon College

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. This large public university is located in the city of New York. There were roughly 27 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Graduate School And University Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $72,222 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,921. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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State University Of New York At New Paltz came in at #18 for philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $41,000 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,530 to complete this degree. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at State University Of New York At New Paltz

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St Johns University New York earned the #19 position for philosophy & religious studies this year. St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 11 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at St Johns University New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $57,686 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,521. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for St Johns University New York

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Fordham University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 61 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Fordham University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Fordham University earn around $30,985 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,656. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Fordham University

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The New School
New York, NY

The New School landed the #21 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. The New School is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 70% of students finish within six years. The New School awarded about 39 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of The New School earn a median of $38,468 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,460 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from The New School

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Cuny Brooklyn College came in at #22 for philosophy & religious studies this year. Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates 54% of students within six years. Cuny Brooklyn College awarded about 16 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Cuny Brooklyn College generally make around $27,926. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates carry a median of $14,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from Cuny Brooklyn College

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College landed the #23 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. Cuny Hunter College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 26 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Cuny Hunter College earn around $10,363 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,091. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Cuny Hunter College

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Cuny Lehman College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Cuny Lehman College is a large public school located in the city of Bronx. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Lehman College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $43,311 in their early career. Cuny Lehman College graduates carry a median of $18,700 in student loans. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Cuny Lehman College

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Cuny College Of Staten Island came in at #25 for philosophy & religious studies this year. Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public school located in the city of Staten Island. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Cuny College Of Staten Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Cuny College Of Staten Island generally make around $51,911. Typical student debt for the program is $14,688. More information about a degree in philosophy & religious studies from Cuny College Of Staten Island

Rest of the Top 45 Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools

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

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Yeshiva Derech Chaim
Brooklyn, NY
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Yeshivath Viznitz
Monsey, NY
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 45 schools evaluated.

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