2026 Best Ethics Master’s Degree Schools

Ethics 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 35 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best ethics schools.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Ethics Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Ethics in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in ethics, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Ethics

1

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Ethics Degrees Awarded

$59,403 Median Starting Salary

Fordham University tops our 2026 ranking of the best ethics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bronx. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 15 ethics degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ethics degree recipients from Fordham University generally make around $59,403. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $22,999 in student loans. Read more about the ethics program at Fordham University

2

American University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Ethics Degrees Awarded

$58,030 Median Starting Salary

American University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best ethics schools. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 25 ethics degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethics degree from American University earn around $58,030 in the first couple years of their career. American University graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Get the full ethics details for American University

Other Ethics Degree Levels

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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 · 35 schools evaluated.

• 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 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.