Best Philosophy Schools Near Owensboro, KY (2026)

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

Owensboro, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $13,136 to $57,451 per year for indexed programs. Owensboro has a population of about 60,112. Median household income is $53,295 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Owensboro, KY metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $97,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Owensboro

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

Louisville, KY 80.5 miles from Owensboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,899
Avg net price $17,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,136
Out‑of‑state$29,482
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 133

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

#2

Centre College

Danville, KY 128.1 miles from Owensboro
  • 4 year
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,240
Avg net price $20,781/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY 134.2 miles from Owensboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $21,401/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY 143.1 miles from Owensboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,074
Avg net price $14,095/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,840
Out‑of‑state$42,840
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

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#5

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 143.8 miles from Owensboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,025
Avg net price $18,851/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,502
Out‑of‑state$34,140
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 217

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

#6

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY 144.5 miles from Owensboro
  • 4 year
56.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,705
Avg net price $21,913/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 153.9 miles from Owensboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795
Avg net price $11,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,320
Out‑of‑state$21,230
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 118

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

#8

Berea College

Berea, KY 155.0 miles from Owensboro
  • 4 year
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,150
Avg net price $6,106/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Owensboro

Owensboro is part of the Owensboro, KY metro area (BLS area code 36980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $65,580 KY statewide $74,018
Writers and Authors $48,780 KY statewide $55,056
Lawyers $97,620 Owensboro, KY $110,181
Clergy $58,920 KY statewide $66,501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,150 Owensboro, KY $70,147
Editors $59,430 KY statewide $67,077
Management Analysts $73,860 Owensboro, KY $83,363

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.

Owensboro at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 60,112 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,295 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Owensboro, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Owensboro. The closest is University of Evansville in Evansville, IN (27.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Louisville (80.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Owensboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Owensboro are: Lawyers ($97,620), Management Analysts ($73,860), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($65,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Henderson instead of Owensboro?

Henderson, KY is 25.8 miles from Owensboro 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 Owensboro an affordable place to study philosophy?

Owensboro’s median household income of $53,295 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owensboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Owensboro

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

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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