Best Philosophy Schools Near Crestview, FL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Crestview, Florida has 4 accredited schools offering philosophy programs. Crestview has a population of about 28,046. Median household income is $69,279 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $106,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Crestview

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Crestview, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Crestview 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 Crestview. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

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#1

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL 40.5 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,137
Avg net price $9,364/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL 137.4 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,675
Avg net price $11,297/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 263.8 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $6,541/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 172

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL 297.2 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,010
Avg net price $25,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 303.5 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,343
Avg net price $10,154/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 311.9 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL 314.3 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,436
Avg net price $36,211/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,408
Out‑of‑state$34,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL 314.5 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
38.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,819
Avg net price $38,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Crestview

Crestview is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area (BLS area code 18880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $63,330 FL statewide $65,289
Writers and Authors $68,080 FL statewide $70,186
Lawyers $106,880 Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $110,186
Clergy $53,870 Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $55,536
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,430 Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $62,299
Editors $73,950 FL statewide $76,237
Management Analysts $105,880 Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $109,155

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.

Crestview at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 28,046 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,279 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Crestview, FL?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Crestview. The closest is University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL (40.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Alabama (95.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Crestview?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Crestview are: Lawyers ($106,880), Management Analysts ($105,880), Editors ($73,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fort Walton Beach instead of Crestview?

Fort Walton Beach, FL is 22.5 miles from Crestview 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 Crestview an affordable place to study philosophy?

Crestview’s median household income of $69,279 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Crestview while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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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Other Programs Available in Crestview

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Crestview:

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 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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