Best Philosophy Schools in New York

New York has 16 colleges offering Philosophy programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 140 recent graduates. Graduates in New York earn $31,134 on average within two years — 6% above the national average of $29,380, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in NY

$31,134

NY Avg. Earnings

$29,380

National Avg.

147

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Philosophy in New York

Public Schools (8)

$26,987

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (8)

$34,689

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $7,702 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Philosophy Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 57.2%

Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private

$44,384

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,324

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 56.3%

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,147

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 53.7%

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY · Private

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,546

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 4.2%

New York University

New York, NY · Private

$24,912

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,813

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 9.4%

St. John's University-New York

Queens, NY · Private

$37,568

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 79.7%

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public

$26,896

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 54.0%

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY · Private

$43,798

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 11.9%

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,787

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 55.4%

#10

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NY · Private

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY · Private

University at Albany

Albany, NY · Public

$19,227

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,095

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 69.9%

#16

SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY · Public

$17,242

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Philosophy in New York?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ranks #1 for Philosophy in New York with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 16 schools offering Philosophy programs in the state.

How much do Philosophy graduates earn in New York?

Philosophy graduates in New York earn an average of $31,134 within two years of graduation. This is 6% above the national average of $29,380 for this major.

What is the hardest Philosophy school to get into in New York?

Columbia University in the City of New York is the most selective Philosophy program in New York with an acceptance rate of 4.2%. The average acceptance rate across Philosophy programs in the state is 43.0%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Philosophy in New York?

In New York, private Philosophy programs produce average earnings of $34,689 vs $26,987 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 8 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New York

Marine Transportation $73,446 Computer Science $71,535 Computer Engineering $71,263 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology $70,176 Industrial Engineering $69,459 Construction Management $67,560 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $66,924 Materials Engineering $66,884

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.