Best Philosophy Schools Near Auburn, IN (2026)

Auburn, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs. Auburn has a population of about 13,464. Median household income is $62,339 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $126,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Philosophy Schools to Auburn

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

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

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#1

Bethel University

Mishawaka, IN 62.7 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,860
Avg net price $18,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN 63.8 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,947
Avg net price $8,653/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN 65.5 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $99,980
Avg net price $26,780/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Holy Cross College

Notre Dame, IN 66.1 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,416
Avg net price $26,728/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN 66.4 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,354
Avg net price $25,292/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Taylor University

Upland, IN 67.0 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,198
Avg net price $24,865/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 82.5 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,833
Avg net price $14,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 175

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN 116.7 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,424
Avg net price $14,600/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 198

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Philosophy Wages Near Auburn

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $79,740
Writers and Authors $75,820
Lawyers $126,860
Clergy $59,020
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,880
Editors $56,440
Management Analysts $95,560

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.


Auburn at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 13,464 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,339 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Auburn, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Auburn. The closest is Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI (44.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spring Arbor University (63.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in Indiana are: Lawyers ($126,860), Management Analysts ($95,560), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($79,740). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Wayne instead of Auburn?

Fort Wayne, IN is 19.7 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study philosophy?

Auburn’s median household income of $62,339 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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 Auburn

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

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.