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2026 Best Education Philosophy Bachelor's Degree Schools

2026 Best Education Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools

Looking for the best Education Philosophy bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 83 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Education Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

Our analysis found University Of California Santa Cruz to be the best Education Philosophy school in the United States. Based in Santa Cruz, CA, University Of California Santa Cruz is a public institution. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,035, compared with $46,923 for out-of-state students. The median Education Philosophy program debt is $18,559. See the full University Of California Santa Cruz profile

Out of the 83 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #2 spot. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. The median Education Philosophy program debt is $21,813. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile

Out of the 83 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of California Riverside landed the #3 spot. Located in Riverside, CA, University Of California Riverside is a public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,636, compared with $46,524 for out-of-state students. University Of California Riverside Education Philosophy students take on a median of $15,000 in debt. See the full University Of California Riverside profile

A rank of #4 makes University Of California Los Angeles one of the top choices in the United States. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles

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High Point University

High Point, NC

Out of the 83 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, High Point University landed the #5 spot. High Point University is a private not-for-profit school based in High Point, NC. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,312. High Point University Education Philosophy students take on a median of $23,785 in debt. Read more about High Point University

Eastern Washington University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. More on Eastern Washington University

Washington State University placed #7 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Washington State University profile

Drury University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Read more about Drury University

Northern Kentucky University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. See the full Northern Kentucky University profile

Northern Illinois University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Northern Illinois University

George Mason University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. See the full George Mason University profile

Lorain County Community College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Lorain County Community College

Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile

East Carolina University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. More on East Carolina University

University Of Oregon placed #15 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full University Of Oregon profile

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #16 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile

University At Buffalo landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. More on University At Buffalo

Indiana University Bloomington did well this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Indiana University Bloomington profile

University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #19 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full University Of South Carolina Columbia profile

Northern Arizona University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full Northern Arizona University report

Loyola University Chicago ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. More on Loyola University Chicago

University Of Maryland College Park ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report

Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #23 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile

University Of Georgia did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about University Of Georgia

Transylvania University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Get the full Transylvania University report

Rest of the Top 50 Best Education Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:

University Of Kansas ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read more about University Of Kansas

East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania came in at #27 in this year's ranking. See the full East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania profile

Immaculata University did well this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Immaculata University profile

Western Michigan University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read more about Western Michigan University

University Of Utah came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Utah

University Of St Thomas Texas did well this year, earning the #31 position. More on University Of St Thomas Texas

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Wesleyan University report

Hope International University placed #34 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read the full report on Hope International University

University Of The Pacific ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. See the full University Of The Pacific profile

The University Of Texas At Austin placed #36 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin

Syracuse University placed #37 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Syracuse University profile

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #38 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Depaul University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Get the full Depaul University report

Northwestern University did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Northwestern University profile

Florida State University placed #41 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. More on Florida State University

Kent State University At Kent ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. More on Kent State University At Kent

Angelo State University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Angelo State University

University Of Arkansas did well this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full University Of Arkansas report

Bard College At Simons Rock placed #45 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about Bard College At Simons Rock

Arizona State University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Arizona State University report

Sam Houston State University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Get the full Sam Houston State University report

Southern Connecticut State University placed #48 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. More on Southern Connecticut State University

Loyola University Baltimore ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read the full report on Loyola University Baltimore

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Get the full West Chester University Of Pennsylvania report

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 83 ranked schools only.

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