Best Philosophy Schools Near Lewes, DE (2026)

Lewes, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $16,574 to $35,842 per year for indexed programs. Lewes has a population of about 3,415. Median household income is $92,375 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Delaware, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $173,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Philosophy Schools to Lewes

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Lewes, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lewes city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Lewes. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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University of Delaware

Newark, DE 70.2 miles from Lewes
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,950
Avg net price $17,799/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 179

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Delaware schools on the Delaware philosophy page.


Philosophy Wages Near Lewes

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Delaware, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary N/A
Writers and Authors N/A
Lawyers $173,510
Clergy $63,260
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,960
Editors $75,020
Management Analysts $99,480

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Lewes at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 3,415 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $92,375 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 65.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Lewes, DE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Lewes. The closest is Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD (38.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Swarthmore College (78.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles in Delaware?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in Delaware are: Lawyers ($173,510), Management Analysts ($99,480), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($77,960). Wages for Lewes workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Milford instead of Lewes?

Milford, DE is 17.5 miles from Lewes and has its own set of local philosophy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lewes an affordable place to study philosophy?

Lewes’s median household income of $92,375 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewes while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.