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Best Philosophy Programs 2026

Top philosophy programs ranked by salary. Philosophy grads often shine in law and business — see which schools prove it.

9 programs ranked

$29,837 avg salary

4 public schools

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Boston University · Boston, MA

$36,276 median salary$26,996/yr net cost18.6 yr break-even+21% vs. HS diploma

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Emory University · Atlanta, GA

$33,513 median salary$23,911/yr net cost29.1 yr break-even+12% vs. HS diploma

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George Washington University · Washington, DC

$33,265 median salary$37,454/yr net cost48.2 yr break-even+11% vs. HS diploma

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University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

$32,865 median salary$15,960/yr net cost24.8 yr break-even+10% vs. HS diploma

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University of Chicago · Chicago, IL

$28,698 median salary$18,967/yr net cost+-4% vs. HS diploma

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University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

$28,506 median salary$31,927/yr net cost+-5% vs. HS diploma

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University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

$25,985 median salary$6,351/yr net cost+-13% vs. HS diploma

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University of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA

$25,487 median salary$13,825/yr net cost+-15% vs. HS diploma

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University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CA

$23,934 median salary$13,481/yr net cost+-20% vs. HS diploma

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Rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Programs are ranked by median earnings 1 year after completion. Data reflects bachelor's degree programs only.