Best Philosophy Schools Near Lake Worth, FL (2026)

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

Lake Worth, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $34,350 to $51,205 per year for indexed programs. Lake Worth has a population of about 37,812. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $160,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Lake Worth

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Lake Worth, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth. 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

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL 5.9 miles from Lake Worth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,232
Avg net price $28,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 17.3 miles from Lake Worth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 39.0 miles from Lake Worth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 131

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL 49.7 miles from Lake Worth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,272
Avg net price $26,312/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,770
Out‑of‑state$34,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

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#5

Barry University

Miami, FL 51.9 miles from Lake Worth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,966
Avg net price $22,613/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,350
Out‑of‑state$34,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 64

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

#6

Florida International University

Miami, FL 62.7 miles from Lake Worth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $9,288/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

St. John Vianney College Seminary

Miami, FL 63.0 miles from Lake Worth
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
63.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 100%
Tuition
In‑state$25,500
Out‑of‑state$25,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 1

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

#8

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL 63.5 miles from Lake Worth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 187

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 Lake Worth

Lake Worth is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $55,455
Writers and Authors $66,470 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,205
Lawyers $160,320 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $140,385
Clergy $58,470 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $51,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,410 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,898
Editors $76,720 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $67,180
Management Analysts $94,290 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $82,566

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.

Lake Worth at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 114.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Lake Worth, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Lake Worth. The closest is Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Barry University (51.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Lake Worth?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Lake Worth are: Lawyers ($160,320), Management Analysts ($94,290), Editors ($76,720). 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 Lake Worth Beach instead of Lake Worth?

Lake Worth Beach, FL is 0.0 miles from Lake Worth 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.

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 Lake Worth

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

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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