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2026 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Utah

1 Colleges in the United States
86 Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees Awarded
$52,271 Avg Early-Career Salary

Philosophy & Religious Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for philosophy & religious studies students.

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Best Schools for Philosophy & Religious Studies in Utah

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

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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

University Of Utah is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in philosophy & religious studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Salt Lake City. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $60,527. University Of Utah graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at University Of Utah

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Utah State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy & religious studies schools. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. Utah State University graduates 57% of students within six years. Utah State University awarded about 20 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $50,348 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,191. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Utah State University

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Brigham Young University Provo is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in philosophy & religious studies, ranking #3. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 22 philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $54,507. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete this degree. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Brigham Young University Provo

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Utah Valley University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in philosophy & religious studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. There were roughly 17 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Utah Valley University in the most recent data year. Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $43,699 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,636. Read more about the philosophy & religious studies program at Utah Valley 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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