by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Far Western US Region to review for the 2025 Best Philosophy Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Philosophy Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in philosophy.
It's difficult to beat San Francisco State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in philosophy. SFSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Francisco.More information about a master’s in philosophy from San Francisco State University
Explore the best philosophy schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 99 |
| Washington | 183 | 5 |
| Oregon | 158 | 5 |
| Nevada | 105 | 3 |
| Hawaii | 85 | 1 |
Philosophy is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 112 |
| Other Philosophy | 4 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 2 |
| Ethics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 61 |
| Religious Studies | 60 |