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Best Schools for Philosophy in the Far Western Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall philosophy education in the Far Western Region.
Top Schools in Philosophy
No school ranked higher than Stanford University this year for philosophy. Set in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Stanford University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from Stanford University generally make around $100,827. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete this degree.
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Santa Clara University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy schools. Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 15 philosophy degrees were awarded at Santa Clara University in the most recent year. Graduates of the philosophy program make about $79,380 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,144 to complete this degree.
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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy schools. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 30 philosophy degrees were awarded at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo generally make around $61,010. Typical student debt for the program is $19,273.
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San Jose State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Jose. San Jose State University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State University in the most recent data year.
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A rank of #5 makes Chapman University one of the top schools for philosophy. Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Orange. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Chapman University in the most recent data year. Philosophy graduates of Chapman University earn a median of $50,947 early in their careers. Chapman University graduates carry a median of $21,657 in student loans.
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University Of Southern California earned the #6 position for philosophy this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. About 84 philosophy degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $38,380. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $11,491 in student loans.
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Pepperdine University landed the #7 spot for philosophy this year. Set in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Pepperdine University graduates 83% of students within six years. About 12 philosophy degrees were awarded at Pepperdine University in the most recent year. Philosophy graduates of Pepperdine University earn a median of $57,582 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,645 to complete this degree.
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Loyola Marymount University earned the #8 position for philosophy this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University is a large private not-for-profit university. Loyola Marymount University graduates 79% of students within six years. Loyola Marymount University awarded about 23 philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy degree from Loyola Marymount University earn around $52,935 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,248.
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University Of California Santa Barbara placed #9 among the best philosophy schools. Set in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 93 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from University Of California Santa Barbara generally make around $25,303. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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Sonoma State University placed #10 among the best philosophy schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Rohnert Park. About 58% of students finish within six years. Sonoma State University awarded about 18 philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy program make about $51,140 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #11 position for philosophy this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 82 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $42,072. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans.
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University Of California Berkeley landed the #12 spot for philosophy this year. Set in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 92 philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy program make about $36,355 in their early career. University Of California Berkeley graduates carry a median of $14,475 in student loans.
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Oregon State University came in at #13 for philosophy this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Corvallis. Oregon State University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State University in the most recent data year. Philosophy graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $51,000 early in their careers. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $24,043 in student loans.
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University Of California Davis came in at #14 for philosophy this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 53 philosophy degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $32,749. Typical student debt for the program is $13,200.
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University Of Nevada Reno placed #15 among the best philosophy schools. Located in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. University Of Nevada Reno awarded about 19 philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno generally make around $50,691. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500.
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California State Polytechnic University Pomona earned the #16 position for philosophy this year. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pomona. About 68% of students finish within six years. California State Polytechnic University Pomona awarded about 10 philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy program make about $49,427 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,226.
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University Of Washington Bothell Campus came in at #17 for philosophy this year. Set in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 21 philosophy degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Bothell Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their philosophy degree from University Of Washington Bothell Campus earn around $42,072 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Washington Bothell Campus graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans.
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University Of California Riverside ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Riverside. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 34 philosophy degrees were awarded at University Of California Riverside in the most recent year. Students who receive their philosophy degree from University Of California Riverside earn around $25,171 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,022.
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University Of California Los Angeles ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 107 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $30,182. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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Eastern Washington University earned the #20 position for philosophy this year. This large public university is located in the town of Cheney. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 17 philosophy degrees were awarded at Eastern Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their philosophy degree from Eastern Washington University earn around $47,144 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,754.
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University Of California Irvine earned the #21 position for philosophy this year. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 58 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Philosophy graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $20,922 early in their careers. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $23,705 in student loans.
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California State University Long Beach ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy schools. California State University Long Beach is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 32 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at California State University Long Beach in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from California State University Long Beach generally make around $50,982. Typical student debt for the program is $19,281.
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San Francisco State University landed the #23 spot for philosophy this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Francisco. San Francisco State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at San Francisco State University in the most recent data year. Philosophy graduates of San Francisco State University earn a median of $28,539 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree.
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Biola University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy schools. Set in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Biola University awarded about 30 philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from Biola University generally make around $45,003. Students borrow a median of $25,308 to complete this degree.
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California State University Los Angeles placed #25 among the best philosophy schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a very large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Los Angeles awarded about 17 philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from California State University Los Angeles generally make around $48,403. California State University Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $14,430 in student loans.
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