Best Philosophy Schools Near Ruston, LA (2026)

Ruston, Louisiana is home to about 22,224 residents. Median household income is $32,765 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $104,100 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Ruston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Ruston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ruston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

#1

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

📍 Baton Rouge, LA • 169.7 miles from Ruston

• 4 year
• Offers a fully online program

71.8 BOC Score

Graduation rate 70%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,251

Avg net price $19,151/yr

TuitionContact school for pricing

Contact

• 156 Thomas Boyd Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750
• (225) 578-3202
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 84%
• Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#2

University of New Orleans

📍 New Orleans, LA • 230.2 miles from Ruston

• 4 year
• Offers a fully online program

45.7 BOC Score

Graduation rate 44%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,872

Avg net price $12,384/yr

TuitionContact school for pricing

Contact

• 2000 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70148
• (888) 514-4275
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 69%
• Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

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#3

Xavier University of Louisiana

📍 New Orleans, LA • 232.0 miles from Ruston

• 4 year
• Offers a fully online program
• Accredited

48.7 BOC Score

Acceptance rate 69%

Graduation rate 49%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,184

Avg net price $17,127/yr

Tuition

In‑state$28,733

Out‑of‑state$28,733

Contact

• 1 Drexel Drive New Orleans, LA 70125-1098
• (504) 486-7411
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 71%
• Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard

#4

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

📍 New Orleans, LA • 232.3 miles from Ruston

• 4 year
• Offers a fully online program

54.5 BOC Score

Graduation rate 15%

Avg net price $10,829/yr

TuitionContact school for pricing

Contact

• 3939 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70126
• (504) 282-4455
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 88%
• Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

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#5

Tulane University of Louisiana

📍 New Orleans, LA • 232.7 miles from Ruston

• 4 year
• Offers a fully online program

68.5 BOC Score

Graduation rate 76%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,268

Avg net price $39,949/yr

TuitionContact school for pricing

Contact

• 6823 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118-5698
• (504) 865-5000
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 93%
• Programs offered: 124

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#6

Loyola University New Orleans

📍 New Orleans, LA • 233.0 miles from Ruston

• 4 year
• Offers a fully online program

56.7 BOC Score

Graduation rate 65%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,927

Avg net price $23,696/yr

TuitionContact school for pricing

Contact

• 6363 Saint Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70118-6143
• (504) 865-2011
• Visit website

Key stats

• Retention rate: 79%
• Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Ruston

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.

Ruston at a Glance

Other Ruston-Area Cities With Philosophy Programs

• Monroe, LA – 32.6 mi away (117,673 pop)
• Bossier City, LA – 60.0 mi away (68,485 pop)
• Shreveport, LA – 67.7 mi away (291,749 pop)
• Alexandria, LA – 86.3 mi away (82,995 pop)
• Marshall, TX – 99.9 mi away (22,014 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles in Louisiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in Louisiana are: Lawyers ($104,100), Management Analysts ($95,540), Writers and Authors ($89,520). Wages for Ruston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Monroe instead of Ruston?

Monroe, LA is 32.6 miles from Ruston 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 Ruston an affordable place to study philosophy?

Ruston’s median household income of $32,765 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ruston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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.

Learn More About Philosophy Programs

• Main Philosophy degree guide
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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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