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2026 Best Philosophy Schools in Colorado

3 Colleges in the United States
131 Philosophy Degrees Awarded
$38,373 Avg Early-Career Salary

Philosophy programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for philosophy students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Philosophy in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall philosophy education in Colorado.

Top Schools in Philosophy

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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in philosophy. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 16 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Colorado College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from Colorado College generally make around $37,342. Typical student debt for the program is $17,921. More information about a degree in philosophy from Colorado College

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Colorado State University Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in philosophy, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Collins. About 66% of students finish within six years. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 23 philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $27,810. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $18,894 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy program at Colorado State University Fort Collins

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University Of Colorado Boulder is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in philosophy, ranking #3. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Colorado Boulder awarded about 65 philosophy degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy degree from University Of Colorado Boulder earn around $55,861 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,218 to complete this degree. See the full philosophy program report for University Of Colorado Boulder

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Students looking for a strong philosophy program will find one at University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. There were roughly 27 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs in the most recent data year. Philosophy graduates of University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn a median of $32,480 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,495 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in philosophy from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.

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