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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Plains States Region

8 Colleges in the Plains States Region
18 Master's Degrees
A master's degree in philosophy is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #121 out of 326 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 2022, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 18 master's degrees in philosophy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Philosophy School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Plains States Region Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in philosophy matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Plains States Region ranking.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for philosophy, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for philosophy.

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for philosophy students seeking a a master's degree.

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

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5 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in philosophy has to take a look at University of Missouri - Columbia. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.

There were about 5 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year.

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
4 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in philosophy needs to check out Saint Louis University. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.

There were approximately 4 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.

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3 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Missouri - St Louis is a popular choice for students interested in a master's degree in philosophy. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 3 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent data year.

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2 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NE
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Nebraska - Lincoln if you wish to pursue a master's degree in philosophy. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a very large student population.

There were approximately 2 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
2 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KS
#1 Best Quality In KS

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in philosophy has to take a look at University of Kansas. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in philosophy in Kansas.

There were roughly 2 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.

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2 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in philosophy. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in philosophy in Minnesota.

There were approximately 2 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
#1 Most Popular In IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Iowa

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#4 Most Popular In MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. More information about a master’s in philosophy from Washington University in St Louis

Best Philosophy Colleges by State

Explore the most popular philosophy schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 184 13
Minnesota 169 2
Iowa 146 5
Kansas 144 3
Nebraska 116 0

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

Philosophy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 18

Majors Similar to Philosophy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 78
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies 21
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 2

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