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2026 Best Education Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
373 Education Philosophy Degrees Awarded
$45,371 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education Philosophy 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 83 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best education philosophy schools.

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Best Schools for Education Philosophy in the United States

Below are the best education philosophy schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Education Philosophy

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University Of California Los Angeles tops our 2026 ranking of the best education philosophy schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 90 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Education Philosophy graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,097. Read more about the education philosophy program at University Of California Los Angeles

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best education philosophy schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 26 education philosophy degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Students who receive their education philosophy degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $59,877 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education philosophy from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Students looking for a strong education philosophy program will find one at University Of California Santa Cruz, which ranked #3. University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 73 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education philosophy degree recipients from University Of California Santa Cruz generally make around $40,920. Typical student debt for the program is $18,559. More information about a degree in education philosophy from University Of California Santa Cruz

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Students looking for a strong education philosophy program will find one at Wesleyan University, which ranked #4. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. Wesleyan University graduates 93% of students within six years. Wesleyan University awarded about 13 education philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Education Philosophy graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. See the full education philosophy program report for Wesleyan University

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education philosophy, ranking #5. Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Carlisle. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Dickinson College in the most recent data year. Education Philosophy graduates of Dickinson College earn a median of $44,383 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. More information about a degree in education philosophy from Dickinson College

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University Of California Riverside earned the #6 position for education philosophy this year. University Of California Riverside is a very large public school located in the city of Riverside. University Of California Riverside graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 160 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Riverside in the most recent data year. Education Philosophy graduates of University Of California Riverside earn a median of $23,447 early in their careers. University Of California Riverside graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in education philosophy from University Of California Riverside

Other Education Philosophy Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Education Philosophy rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Education Philosophy
Associate's Degrees in Education Philosophy
Master's Degrees in Education Philosophy
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 83 schools evaluated.

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