Arizona · Philosophy

Best colleges for Philosophy in Arizona

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University Campus Immersion award the most Philosophy degrees and certificates in Arizona: 19, 15 and 6 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 3 Arizona colleges offer Philosophy and award 40 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Philosophy program, specifically focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, offers a systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. This interdisciplinary approach is ideal for students…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 30.51
States offered
16
with a program page
Degrees / yr
40
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
66%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Economists
$99,420
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Philosophy in Arizona

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public
—1968%——
2Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public
—1561%——
3Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public
—668%——

Colleges awarding the most Philosophy degrees in Arizona

Top 3 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public
19Not reported
2Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public
15Not reported
3Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public
6Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Economists (SOC 19-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$115,440
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWriting

What Economists earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
340
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$99,420
median $79,610
Best-paying metro
$120,630
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Related careers

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$100,980 avg · 600 jobs
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$86,170 avg · 350 jobs
Economists
$99,420 avg · 340 jobs
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$97,270 avg · 190 jobs
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
$162,390 avg · 100 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most Philosophy degrees?+

University of Arizona (19 graduates a year), Northern Arizona University (15 graduates a year) and Arizona State University Campus Immersion (6 graduates a year) award the most Philosophy degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 3 Arizona colleges offer Philosophy.

How much do Economists earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Economists in Arizona is $99,420 (median $79,610), across about 340 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Philosophy program?+

The Philosophy program, specifically focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, offers a systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. This interdisciplinary approach is ideal for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, mathematics, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Economists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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