by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of philosophy & religious studies. Combined, these schools handed out 80 doctor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of philosophy & religious studies for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for philosophy & religious studies students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies.
It's difficult to beat University of Southern California if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from University of Southern California
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies has to check out University of Washington - Seattle Campus. UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
University of California - Berkeley is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from University of California - Berkeley
University of California - Santa Barbara is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. UCSB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from University of California - Santa Barbara
University of California - Davis is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. UC Davis is a very large public university located in the suburb of Davis.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from University of California - Davis
Located in the small city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from University of California - Santa Cruz
Located in the city of Eugene, UO is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from University of Oregon
UCR is a very large public university located in the large city of Riverside.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from University of California - Riverside
Explore the best philosophy & religious studies colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | 72 |
| Washington | 27 | 3 |
| Oregon | 27 | 3 |
| Hawaii | 23 | 2 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 47 |
| Religious Studies | 21 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 8 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 634 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 313 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 181 |
| English Language & Literature | 102 |
| History | 94 |
| Communication & Journalism | 59 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 44 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 25 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 7 |
