Best Philosophy Schools Near University City, MO (2026)

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

University City, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs. University City has a population of about 34,655. Median household income is $76,466 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 64.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $142,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to University City

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

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 1.7 miles from University City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
85.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,182
Avg net price $21,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 3.3 miles from University City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,037
Avg net price $15,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO 5.4 miles from University City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,876
Avg net price $27,047/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 5.6 miles from University City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,783
Avg net price $24,398/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO 12.3 miles from University City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,278
Avg net price $19,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 88.4 miles from University City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,199
Avg net price $24,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 103.2 miles from University City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,030
Avg net price $15,882/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 109.3 miles from University City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near University City

University City is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $81,580 St. Louis, MO-IL $85,783
Writers and Authors $57,390 St. Louis, MO-IL $60,347
Lawyers $142,690 St. Louis, MO-IL $150,042
Clergy $60,290 St. Louis, MO-IL $63,396
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,130 St. Louis, MO-IL $65,331
Editors $69,990 St. Louis, MO-IL $73,596
Management Analysts $101,100 St. Louis, MO-IL $106,309

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.

University City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,655 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,466 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 64.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near University City, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near University City. The closest is Washington University in St Louis in St. Louis, MO (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lindenwood University (12.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near University City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near University City are: Lawyers ($142,690), Management Analysts ($101,100), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Saint Louis instead of University City?

Saint Louis, MO is 5.1 miles from University City 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 University City an affordable place to study philosophy?

University City’s median household income of $76,466 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in University City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 University City

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

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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