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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Middle Atlantic Region

178 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
1,720 Bachelor's Degrees
$31,157 Avg Early-Career Salary
A bachelor's degree in philosophy is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #60 out of 338 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 178 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the most popular for philosophy students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,720 bachelor's degrees in philosophy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Philosophy School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Middle Atlantic Region Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in philosophy matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality philosophy program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Philosophy Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
158 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#1 Best Quality In PA

University of Pennsylvania is a popular option for individuals pursuing a bachelor'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. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Pennsylvania.

There were about 158 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.

Those philosophy students who get their bachelor's degree from University of Pennsylvania receive $32,443 more than the standard philosophy graduate.

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New York University
New York, NY
73 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

New York University is a popular option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were about 73 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

After graduating, philosophy bachelor's recipients generally make an average of $24,500 at the beginning of their careers.

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62 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#2 Best Quality In NY

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in philosophy needs to take a look at Columbia University in the City of New York. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in New York.

There were about 62 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.

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48 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
#6 Best Quality In PA

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a popular decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Pennsylvania.

There were about 48 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.

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45 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in New Jersey.

There were approximately 45 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.

Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the philosophy program make about $25,900 in their early career salary.

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40 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park.

There were about 40 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.

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39 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#4 Best Quality In NY

Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in New York.

There were roughly 39 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year.

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37 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In DC
#2 Best Quality In DC

Located in the large city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in District of Columbia.

There were about 37 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at CUA in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from Catholic University of America

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37 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In PA
#9 Best Quality In PA

University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Scranton. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 37 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Scranton in the most recent year we have data available.

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
33 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NJ
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Princeton.

There were approximately 33 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Princeton in the most recent data year.

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Lehman College
Bronx, NY
30 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NY
#9 Best Quality In NY

Lehman is a fairly large public college located in the city of Bronx. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in New York.

There were roughly 30 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Lehman in the most recent year we have data available.

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
27 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NY
#16 Best Quality In NY

Brooklyn College is a large public college located in the large city of Brooklyn.

There were approximately 27 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Brooklyn College in the most recent data year.

Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the philosophy program earn around $21,900 for their early career.

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27 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NY
#7 Best Quality In NY

Located in the midsize suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in New York.

There were about 27 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Binghamton University in the most recent data year.

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Hunter College
New York, NY
27 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NY
#10 Best Quality In NY

Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 27 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Hunter in the most recent data year.

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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
26 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#8 Most Popular In NY
#3 Best Quality In NY

Colgate is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Hamilton. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in New York.

There were roughly 26 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Colgate in the most recent data year.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
23 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In PA
#8 Best Quality In PA

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 23 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.

Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the philosophy program report average early career wages of $30,400.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
23 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#9 Most Popular In NY
#6 Best Quality In NY

Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in New York.

There were about 23 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.

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22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#10 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in New York.

There were roughly 22 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NJ
#2 Best Quality In NJ

Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of South Orange. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in New Jersey.

There were approximately 22 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent data year.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
20 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.

There were approximately 20 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
20 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#11 Most Popular In NY
#8 Best Quality In NY

Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in New York.

There were approximately 20 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year.

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20 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#11 Most Popular In NY
#13 Best Quality In NY

Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.

There were about 20 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from St John’s University - New York

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19 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.

There were roughly 19 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
19 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In PA
#5 Best Quality In PA

Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Gettysburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 19 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Gettysburg in the most recent year we have data available.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
18 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MD

Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a very large student population.

There were roughly 18 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
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Baruch College
New York, NY
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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
30 The City College of New York New York, NY
31 University of Rochester Rochester, NY
31 John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY
33 Queens College Queens, NY
33 Goucher College Baltimore, MD
33 Mount St Mary’s University Emmitsburg, MD
33 Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA

Best Philosophy Colleges by State

Explore the most popular philosophy schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 267 723
Pennsylvania 266 641
Maryland 197 149
New Jersey 189 130
Delaware 125 10
District of Columbia 125 88

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Philosophy is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.

Philosophy Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 1,557
Other Philosophy 140
Applied & Professional Ethics 16
Logic 6
Ethics 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 2,839
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies 43
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 25

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