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2026 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Ohio

2 Colleges in the United States
177 Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees Awarded
$42,190 Avg Early-Career Salary

Philosophy & Religious Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their philosophy & religious studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 53 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for philosophy & religious studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Philosophy & Religious Studies in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall philosophy & religious studies education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Philosophy & Religious Studies

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Our analysis ranked University Of Dayton the best school in the country for a degree in philosophy & religious studies. Set in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. University Of Dayton awarded about 21 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $56,077 early in their careers. University Of Dayton graduates carry a median of $25,033 in student loans. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for University Of Dayton

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 88% of students finish within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 32 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $39,971. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,247 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in philosophy & religious studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Franciscan University Of Steubenville awarded about 75 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Franciscan University Of Steubenville earn around $32,165 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in philosophy & religious studies, ranking #4. Set in the town of Tiffin, Tiffin University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Tiffin University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $51,326 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,977 to complete this degree. Get the full philosophy & religious studies details for Tiffin University

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Ohio Christian University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in philosophy & religious studies, ranking #5. Located in the rural area of Circleville, Ohio Christian University is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Ohio Christian University in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Ohio Christian University earn a median of $31,410 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,021. See the full philosophy & religious studies program report for Ohio Christian University

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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 · 53 schools evaluated.

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