2027 Best Philosophy Schools in Washington

Philosophy programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their philosophy programs.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best philosophy schools.

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• Best Philosophy Schools in Washington

Best Schools for Philosophy in Washington

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the philosophy degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Philosophy

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

56 Philosophy Degrees Awarded

$42,072 Median Starting Salary

University Of Washington Seattle Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best philosophy schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 56 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy program make about $42,072 in their early career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in philosophy from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Philosophy Degrees Awarded

$32,345 Median Starting Salary

Whitman College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in philosophy, landing the #2 spot this year. Whitman College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Walla Walla. Whitman College graduates 80% of students within six years. About 10 philosophy degrees were awarded at Whitman College in the most recent year. Philosophy graduates of Whitman College earn a median of $32,345 early in their careers. Whitman College graduates carry a median of $17,518 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy program at Whitman College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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.