2023 Best Philosophy Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Philosophy School for You
In 2020-2021, 692 degrees and certificates were awarded to philosophy students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #65 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Philosophy Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Philosophy Schools in Pennsylvania
The colleges and universities below are the best for philosophy majors pursuing a .
Top Pennsylvania Schools in Philosophy
Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the best school in Pennsylvania for philosophy students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
On average, philosophy graduates from UPenn take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $697.
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Out of the 2 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Scranton landed the # 2 spot on the list. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton.
While working on their degree, philosophy majors at University of Scranton accumulate an average of around $26,961 in student debt.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 876 |
| Maryland | 160 |
| New Jersey | 155 |
| District of Columbia | 142 |
| Delaware | 16 |
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Philosophy Related Rankings by Major
Philosophy is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Philosophy
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 9,470 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 285 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 184 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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.