Best Philosophy Schools Near Derby, KS (2026)

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

Derby, Kansas has 4 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $10,234 to $28,290 per year for indexed programs. Derby has a population of about 25,801. Median household income is $82,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wichita, KS metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $121,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Derby

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

Newman University

Wichita, KS 10.4 miles from Derby
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,041
Avg net price $19,971/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 11.4 miles from Derby
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 118.5 miles from Derby
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,262
Avg net price $19,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 163

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 132.3 miles from Derby
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,774
Avg net price $15,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS 140.5 miles from Derby
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,855
Avg net price $25,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS 145.3 miles from Derby
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,928
Avg net price $12,569/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 145.8 miles from Derby
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS 181.1 miles from Derby
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,175
Avg net price $27,891/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Derby

Derby is part of the Wichita, KS metro area (BLS area code 48620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $65,410 KS statewide $73,577
Writers and Authors $65,840 KS statewide $74,061
Lawyers $121,510 Wichita, KS $136,682
Clergy $54,870 Wichita, KS $61,721
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,840 Wichita, KS $69,561
Editors $56,420 Wichita, KS $63,465
Management Analysts $82,390 Wichita, KS $92,677

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.

Derby at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,801 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $82,089 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Derby, KS?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Derby. The closest is Newman University in Wichita, KS (10.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (99.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Derby?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Derby are: Lawyers ($121,510), Management Analysts ($82,390), Writers and Authors ($65,840). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wichita instead of Derby?

Wichita, KS is 10.4 miles from Derby 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 Derby an affordable place to study philosophy?

Derby’s median household income of $82,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Derby while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Derby

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

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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