by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Philosophy Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 518 degrees in philosophy to qualified students.
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The philosophy program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Philosophy rankings. For our Best Overall Philosophy School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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The schools below may not offer all types of philosophy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Baylor University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in philosophy. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.
There were roughly 29 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year.
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Texas A&M University - College Station is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in philosophy. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were about 44 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the philosophy program make around $30,058 for their early career.
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It is difficult to beat Southern Methodist University if you want to pursue a degree in philosophy. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #142 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 25 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the philosophy program at Southern Methodist University make $8,759 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Every student pursuing a degree in philosophy has to check out The University of Texas at Austin. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were approximately 65 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year. Those philosophy students who get their degree from The University of Texas at Austin earn $7,306 more than the standard philosophy graduate.
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Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 26 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year. Philosophy degree recipients from University of North Texas receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,656 over the typical income of philosophy majors.
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Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 33 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the philosophy program make an average of $27,893 in their early career salary.
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Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were roughly 35 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 30th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were roughly 26 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UT Rio Grande Valley in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the philosophy program make about $14,151 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in philosophy from The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyExplore all the Best Philosophy Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 287 | 173 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 52 |
| New Mexico | 219 | 37 |
One of 3 majors within the Philosophy & Religious Studies area of study, Philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 518 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 282 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 6 |
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