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2025 Best Philosophy Schools in Louisiana

2 Colleges in Louisiana
98 Philosophy Degrees Awarded
$33,575 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in philosophy is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #83 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Philosophy Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 98 degrees in philosophy to qualified students.

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Best Schools for Philosophy in Louisiana

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the philosophy degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Louisiana Schools in Philosophy

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Philosophy Degrees Awarded
$41,032 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Tulane University of Louisiana if you want to pursue a degree in philosophy. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans.

Philosophy degree recipients from Tulane University of Louisiana get an earnings boost of approximately $7,457 above the typical earnings of philosophy graduates.

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Any student pursuing a degree in philosophy has to take a look at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population.

Graduates who receive their degree from the philosophy program earn an average of $20,222 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in philosophy from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Best Philosophy Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Philosophy Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 218
Florida 282 347
North Carolina 279 298
Virginia 274 241
Tennessee 269 149
South Carolina 248 88
Kentucky 244 65
Mississippi 234 25
Arkansas 234 37
Alabama 233 99
West Virginia 207 42

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One of 3 majors within the Philosophy & Religious Studies area of study, Philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Philosophy Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 91
Other Philosophy 7

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 151
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 20

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