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2025 Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

1 College in Pennsylvania
30 Doctor's Degrees
Philosophy is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #59 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

There was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Philosophy in Pennsylvania

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Philosophy

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
10 Annual Graduates

University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in philosophy. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of Pennsylvania

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Best Philosophy Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Philosophy Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 174 58
Maryland 119 4
New Jersey 115 7
District of Columbia 81 7
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One of 3 majors within the Philosophy & Religious Studies area of study, Philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Philosophy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 26
Logic 4
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Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 6
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 2

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