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Best Schools for Philosophy & Religious Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region
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 & religious studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Leading the list is University Of Pennsylvania, our #1 school for philosophy & religious studies. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 189 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $73,053. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree.
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Carnegie Mellon University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $89,327 in their early career. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans.
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Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in philosophy & religious studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Cornell University earn around $75,976 in the first couple years of their career. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in philosophy & religious studies, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 49 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Princeton University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in philosophy & religious studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 56 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Princeton University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $67,532 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete this degree.
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University Of Rochester landed the #6 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $60,865 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,517.
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Colgate University came in at #7 for philosophy & religious studies this year. Set in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Colgate University in the most recent year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Colgate University earn around $52,924 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,286 to complete this degree.
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Yeshiva University placed #8 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 85% of students finish within six years. Yeshiva University awarded about 539 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Yeshiva University earn around $52,838 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree.
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Hamilton College came in at #9 for philosophy & religious studies this year. Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. Hamilton College graduates 91% of students within six years. Hamilton College awarded about 18 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $48,806 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,131.
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Jewish Theological Seminary Of America ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Located in the city of New York, Jewish Theological Seminary Of America is a small private not-for-profit university. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 65 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Jewish Theological Seminary Of America in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Jewish Theological Seminary Of America generally make around $78,469. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans.
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Swarthmore College landed the #11 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Swarthmore. Swarthmore College graduates 92% of students within six years. About 18 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Swarthmore College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Swarthmore College generally make around $66,971. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland College Park placed #12 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 73 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $35,608 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,164 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 43 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete this degree.
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George Washington University came in at #14 for philosophy & religious studies this year. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from George Washington University earn around $73,749 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete this degree.
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Salisbury University came in at #15 for philosophy & religious studies this year. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. Salisbury University graduates 68% of students within six years. Salisbury University awarded about 12 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Salisbury University earn around $45,476 in the first couple years of their career. Salisbury University graduates carry a median of $23,545 in student loans.
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Skidmore College placed #16 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Skidmore College graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Skidmore College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from Skidmore College earn around $34,440 in the first couple years of their career. Skidmore College graduates carry a median of $18,274 in student loans.
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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn a median of $61,459 early in their careers. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $11,691 in student loans.
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New York University earned the #18 position for philosophy & religious studies this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 65 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from New York University generally make around $40,359. New York University graduates carry a median of $24,128 in student loans.
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Fordham University placed #19 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 48 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Fordham University generally make around $30,985. Students borrow a median of $25,656 to complete this degree.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 107 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the philosophy & religious studies program make about $52,668 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,062.
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Suny At Albany placed #21 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. Suny At Albany graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Albany in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Suny At Albany earn a median of $44,736 early in their careers. Suny At Albany graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans.
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Syracuse University placed #22 among the best philosophy & religious studies schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $35,602. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #23 spot for philosophy & religious studies this year. Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public school located in the city of New York. About 29 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at Cuny Graduate School And University Center in the most recent year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Cuny Graduate School And University Center earn a median of $72,222 early in their careers. Cuny Graduate School And University Center graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans.
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Towson University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Towson University awarded about 13 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $50,370. Typical student debt for the program is $25,697.
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American University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 76% of students finish within six years. American University awarded about 39 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their philosophy & religious studies degree from American University earn around $58,030 in the first couple years of their career. American University graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans.
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