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#1 #1 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 338 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $57,540
#2 #2 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 208 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,420–1,520 Median Starting Salary $58,408
#3 #3 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 222 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,460–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,655
#4 #4 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 699 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Median Starting Salary $47,551
#5 #5 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 295 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $59,999
#6 #6 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 225 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Financial......view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $58,139
#7 #7 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $55,031
#8 #8 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Loyola Marymount University awards 166 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,442
#9 #9 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 158 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $63,475
#10 #10 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH At Franciscan University of Steubenville, the most popular majors students study are Theology/Theological Studies, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Franciscan University of Steubenville awards 103 degrees annually to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,380
#11 #11 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Brandeis University Waltham, MA At Brandeis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Brandeis University grants 98 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,350–1,500 Median Starting Salary $53,373
#12 #12 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Princeton University Princeton, NJ Princeton University has 37 different concentrations for undergraduates. These include humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Currently, the most popular majors throughout the school are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Public Policy Analysis, General, History, General, and......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $45,035
#13 #13 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $45,920
#14 #14 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $43,808
#15 #15 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $50,405
#16 #16 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Median Starting Salary $49,387
#17 #17 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $46,030
#18 #18 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Dallas Irving, TX At the University of Dallas, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,175
#19 #19 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY At Fordham University, the most popular majors students study are Financial Mathematics, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Fordham University grants 277 degrees every year to graduating Financial Mathematics students....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $57,299
#20 #20 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Science, Law, and Medicine. Undergraduates must complete at least 180 units. This will include their major courses, writing and rhetoric, a year of foreign language, and more....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,520–1,590 Median Starting Salary $46,429
#21 #21 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 598 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,990
#22 #22 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, History, General, Political Science and Government, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $46,416
#23 #23 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $44,498
#24 #24 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Each year, Northern Illinois University grants around 239 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,473
#25 #25 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Annually, California State University-Los Angeles grants around 819 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $50,243
#26 #26 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 148 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Median Starting Salary $57,961
#27 #27 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Agricultural Economics. In fact, Cornell University grants 516 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $52,024
#28 #28 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 766 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,525
#29 #29 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 678 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $49,860
#30 #30 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary $58,049
#31 #31 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 449 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,245
#32 #32 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 610 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $56,005
#33 #33 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Behavioral Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Median Starting Salary $51,404
#34 #34 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Median Starting Salary $55,240
#35 #35 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2210 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $49,063
#36 #36 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 555 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,110
#37 #37 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 540 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,340–1,500 Median Starting Salary $48,105
#38 #38 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $47,681
#39 #39 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,491
#40 #40 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 20% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,010
#41 #41 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,925
#42 #42 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 160 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,480–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,795
#43 #43 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,130
#44 #44 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,397
#45 #45 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $53,696
#46 #46 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 469 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,637
#47 #47 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $51,106
#48 #48 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $50,535
#49 #49 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 187 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Accounting, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $53,382
#50 #50 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,351
#51 #51 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 491 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,656
#52 #52 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,715
#53 #53 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 751 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Median Starting Salary $49,794
#54 #54 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 783 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Management Information Systems, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,601
#55 #55 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,073
#56 #56 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1336 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,969
#57 #57 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,079
#58 #58 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 658 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $49,988
#59 #59 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA At Emory University, the most popular majors students pursue are Management Science, Neuroscience, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Emory University grants 529 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $49,998
#60 #60 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University at Albany Albany, NY At the University at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Human Biology. In fact, the University at Albany grants 297 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $50,770
#61 #61 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,430–1,510 Median Starting Salary $51,283
#62 #62 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,041
#63 #63 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-College Station grants 581 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $51,660
#64 #64 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1035 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,025
#65 #65 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,824
#66 #66 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 261 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,190
#67 #67 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own journey with the help of an advising network. Popular concentrations include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, General, International Relations and Affairs, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $52,976
#68 #68 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 197 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Median Starting Salary $49,752
#69 #69 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 903 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,066
#70 #70 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 283 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $48,107
#71 #71 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 169 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,540–1,570 Median Starting Salary $51,824
#72 #72 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA With 5 schools, a college, 34 departments, and 44 undergraduate degrees, MIT has plenty to offer the university student. The schools include Engineering, Science, Sloan School of Management, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and Architecture and Urban Planning (which was the first of its kind in the U.S.)....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,520–1,570 Median Starting Salary $46,027
#73 #73 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 561 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,320–1,520 Median Starting Salary $48,050
#74 #74 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 282 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,043
#75 #75 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1275 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Physiology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,636
#76 #76 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Organizational Behavior Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,267
#77 #77 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $50,798
#78 #78 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Georgetown University grants 285 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $52,250
#79 #79 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Behavioral Sciences, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 684 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $49,310
#80 #80 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Median Starting Salary $53,523
#81 #81 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 617 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $54,372
#82 #82 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 1093 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $50,879
#83 #83 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 812 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $53,927
#84 #84 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of St Thomas Houston, TX At the University of St Thomas, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,574
#85 #85 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,460–1,540 Median Starting Salary $57,096
#86 #86 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,142
#87 #87 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 259 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,165
#88 #88 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Saint Louis University awards 162 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,401
#89 #89 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 888 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,976
#90 #90 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1244 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $47,554
#91 #91 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 579 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,397
#92 #92 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 528 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,330–1,500 Median Starting Salary $54,596
#93 #93 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 523 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $52,289
#94 #94 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 566 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,036
#95 #95 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Anatomy. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 833 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Median Starting Salary $47,109
#96 #96 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 794 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $54,305
#97 #97 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 761 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,927
#98 #98 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $55,521
#99 #99 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $51,212
#100 #100 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 652 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,260–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,749
#101 #101 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 857 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,088
#102 #102 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 413 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,487
#103 #103 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,315
#104 #104 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 792 degrees every year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,500 Median Starting Salary $54,531
#105 #105 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Economics, and General. In fact, Binghamton University awards 501 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,330–1,500 Median Starting Salary $51,202
#106 #106 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA Every year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grants about 63 degrees to those studying Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious/Sacred Music....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
#107 #107 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $55,785
#108 #108 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,891
#109 #109 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 234 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,658
#110 #110 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 870 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $48,687
#111 #111 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 276 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,779
#112 #112 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,815
#113 #113 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 170 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $54,874
#114 #114 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 378 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,060
#115 #115 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $48,500
#116 #116 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Annually, Mount St- Mary's University grants around 79 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,310 Median Starting Salary $58,248
#117 #117 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $49,733
#118 #118 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 364 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,589
#119 #119 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY At CUNY Queens College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Accounting. In fact, CUNY Queens College awards 327 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,290 Median Starting Salary $48,422
#120 #120 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 419 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,459
#121 #121 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Science, Communication, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 472 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,380
#122 #122 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 708 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,241
#123 #123 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 402 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,028
#124 #124 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 325 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $49,680
#125 #125 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $51,985
#126 #126 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Houston Christian University Houston, TX At Houston Christian University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Houston Christian University awards 78 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,008
#127 #127 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,286
#128 #128 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Holy Apostles College and Seminary Cromwell, CT Annually, Holy Apostles College and Seminary awards around 15 degrees to those studying Theology/Theological Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Philosophy, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,490
#129 #129 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology Berkeley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
#130 #130 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry Rochester, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
#131 #131 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 271 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Fine and Studio Arts Management, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $51,453
#132 #132 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY At CUNY Graduate School and University Center, the most popular majors students study are Information Science/Studies, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,864
#133 #133 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Mount Angel Seminary Saint Benedict, OR At Mount Angel Seminary, only one major is offered: Philosophy. Usually, 6 students receive a degree in Philosophy annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
#134 #134 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook Ambler, PA At Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook, only one major is offered: Philosophy. On average, 6 students are awarded a degree in Philosophy every year. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,468
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About Philosophy

A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.

Students studying Philosophy can earn up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 68% percent of men and 32% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Philosophy is most popular in California. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Philosophy is $44,700.

Popularity of Philosophy Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Philosophy majors is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Philosophy can prepare you for is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.

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#1 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

686

Female Students

220 (32%)

Male Students

466 (67%)

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#1 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

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23

1,440–1,540

$57,540

#2 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

28%

9

1,420–1,520

$58,408

#3 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

11%

12

1,460–1,540

$53,655

#4 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

38%

6

1,260–1,480

$47,551

#5 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

80%

7

1,250–1,410

$59,999

#6 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

86%

9

1,150–1,360

$58,139

#7 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

78%

20

1,180–1,390

$55,031

#8 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

48%

6

1,270–1,430

$53,442

#9 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

73%

6

1,110–1,360

$63,475

#10 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

58%

9

1,110–1,350

$59,380

#11 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

45%

5

1,350–1,500

$53,373

#12 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

4%

4

1,500–1,570

$45,035

#13 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

5%

9

1,510–1,570

$45,920

#14 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

4%

9

1,510–1,590

$43,808

#15 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

96%

13

930–1,140

$50,405

#16 Best College for Philosophy in the U.S.

8%

7

1,510–1,560