by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Philosophy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy.
University of Pennsylvania is a good option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy from University of Pennsylvania
Explore the best philosophy schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 176 | 28 |
| New York | 174 | 58 |
| Maryland | 119 | 4 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 7 |
| District of Columbia | 81 | 7 |
Philosophy is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 108 |
| Logic | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 47 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2 |