2026 Best Philosophy And Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Philosophy And Religious Studies bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1273 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Philosophy And Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Duke University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $68,758 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. More on Duke University
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on this year's Philosophy And Religious Studies ranking in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. University Of Pennsylvania Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $18,500 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Pennsylvania
A rank of #3 makes Jewish Theological Seminary Of America one of the top choices in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Jewish Theological Seminary Of America is a private not-for-profit institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,910. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $16,750 in debt. See the full Jewish Theological Seminary Of America profile
Boston College came in at #4 on this year's Philosophy And Religious Studies ranking in the United States. Based in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. In-state tuition and fees average $70,702. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete their Philosophy And Religious Studies program here. Read the full report on Boston College
The strong Philosophy And Religious Studies programs at Catholic University Of America earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Washington, DC, Catholic University Of America is a private not-for-profit institution. Catholic University Of America graduates 80% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,378. Graduates carry a median of $23,843 in student loans. More on Catholic University Of America
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Chapel Hill, NC, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. Students from in state pay about $8,994 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $13,122. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill report
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $24,216 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Emory University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Students from in state pay about $64,280 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,438 in student loans. Get the full Emory University report
Vanderbilt University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. Set in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Vanderbilt University Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $13,975 in debt. Get the full Vanderbilt University report
Depauw University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. Located in Greencastle, IN, Depauw University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $59,070 in tuition and fees. Depauw University Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $26,174 in debt. See the full Depauw University profile
James Madison University did well this year, earning the #11 position. James Madison University is a public school based in Harrisonburg, VA. About 80% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Typical Philosophy And Religious Studies student debt is $24,734. Read the full report on James Madison University
Arizona State University Skysong placed #12 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Scottsdale, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Graduates carry a median of $21,684 in student loans. Read the full report on Arizona State University Skysong
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #13 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Typical Philosophy And Religious Studies student debt is $18,676. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin
University Of Notre Dame landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school based in Notre Dame, IN. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,025. Students borrow a median of $20,793 to complete their Philosophy And Religious Studies program here. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
University Of Washington Seattle Campus did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $13,500. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Wheaton College Illinois came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wheaton, IL. Wheaton College Illinois graduates 85% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,546. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $23,685. Get the full Wheaton College Illinois report
University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #17 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. University Of St Thomas Minnesota Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $19,240 in debt. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
University Of Chicago ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. Located in Chicago, IL, University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,324. University Of Chicago Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $22,641 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Chicago
University Of Washington Bothell Campus placed #19 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Bothell, WA. University Of Washington Bothell Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,919, with out-of-state students paying around $43,155. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $13,500. Read the full report on University Of Washington Bothell Campus
University Of California Davis ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. This public school is set in Davis, CA. University Of California Davis posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. University Of California Davis Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $13,200 in debt. Read the full report on University Of California Davis
University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. University Of Virginia Main Campus Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $17,715 in debt. See the full University Of Virginia Main Campus profile
Chapman University placed #22 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Orange, CA. Chapman University graduates 82% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $64,984. Students borrow a median of $21,657 to complete their Philosophy And Religious Studies program here. Read more about Chapman University
Boston University did well this year, earning the #23 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,102. Graduates carry a median of $25,750 in student loans. Read the full report on Boston University
College Of The Holy Cross placed #24 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. Set in Worcester, MA, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. College Of The Holy Cross graduates 87% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $64,500 in tuition and fees. Typical Philosophy And Religious Studies student debt is $26,387. See the full College Of The Holy Cross profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #25 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $20,062 in debt. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Rest of the Top 50 Best Philosophy And Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Saint Leo University placed #26 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Leo, FL. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Students from in state pay about $30,000 in tuition and fees. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $39,471. Read the full report on Saint Leo University
Texas A And M University College Station placed #27 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. This public school is set in College Station, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Typical Philosophy And Religious Studies student debt is $19,000. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Arizona State University did well this year, earning the #28 position. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical Philosophy And Religious Studies student debt is $21,684. Get the full Arizona State University report
Liberty University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,173. Liberty University Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $32,873 in debt. Read more about Liberty University
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #30 position. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. University Of Southern California posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,647. Typical Philosophy And Religious Studies student debt is $11,491. More on University Of Southern California
American University placed #31 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. About 76% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. Graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Get the full American University report
Franciscan University Of Steubenville ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. Located in Steubenville, OH, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a private not-for-profit institution. Franciscan University Of Steubenville posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Students from in state pay about $34,100 in tuition and fees. Franciscan University Of Steubenville Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Read the full report on Franciscan University Of Steubenville
University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates 83% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,444 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,332. University Of California Santa Barbara Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $15,698 in debt. Read the full report on University Of California Santa Barbara
George Washington University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $22,910. Get the full George Washington University report
Florida State University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. Located in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,517, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $25,359. See the full Florida State University profile
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public school based in Charlotte, NC. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,239, while out-of-state students pay about $22,492. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $24,697 in debt. See the full University Of North Carolina At Charlotte profile
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #37 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Milwaukee, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $25,500 in debt. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities did well this year, earning the #38 position. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Philosophy And Religious Studies program here. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
University Of Florida did well this year, earning the #39 position. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. University Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $17,217. Get the full University Of Florida report
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Columbus, OH. Ohio State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $26,247 to complete their Philosophy And Religious Studies program here. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
Biola University placed #41 among Philosophy And Religious Studies schools in the United States. Located in La Mirada, CA, Biola University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $48,984. Students borrow a median of $25,308 to complete their Philosophy And Religious Studies program here. Get the full Biola University report
University Of Massachusetts Amherst did well this year, earning the #42 position. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public school based in Amherst, MA. University Of Massachusetts Amherst posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Typical Philosophy And Religious Studies student debt is $25,234. See the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst profile
University Of California Berkeley did well this year, earning the #43 position. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. University Of California Berkeley posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. Students from in state pay about $15,377 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $14,475. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
University Of Arizona ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete their Philosophy And Religious Studies program here. Get the full University Of Arizona report
Gordon College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Set in Wenham, MA, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $30,700. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $26,372. More on Gordon College
New York University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $24,128. More on New York University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign did well this year, earning the #47 position. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school based in Champaign, IL. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. The median Philosophy And Religious Studies program debt is $18,750. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Located in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Colorado State University Fort Collins Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $18,894 in debt. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of California Riverside landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Located in Riverside, CA, University Of California Riverside is a public institution. University Of California Riverside graduates 76% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,636 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,524. University Of California Riverside Philosophy And Religious Studies students take on a median of $19,022 in debt. Read more about University Of California Riverside
California State University Fresno ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Philosophy And Religious Studies schools. This public school is set in Fresno, CA. California State University Fresno graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,341, compared with $19,941 for out-of-state students. Typical Philosophy And Religious Studies student debt is $15,000. Get the full California State University Fresno report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 1273 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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