Best Philosophy Schools Near Toledo, OH (2026)

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

Toledo, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs. Toledo has a population of about 268,461. Median household income is $47,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Toledo, OH metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $113,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Toledo

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

Toledo, OH 1.7 miles from Toledo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Toledo

Toledo is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $76,690 Toledo, OH $83,814
Writers and Authors $63,090 Toledo, OH $68,951
Lawyers $113,920 Toledo, OH $124,503
Clergy $58,260 Toledo, OH $63,672
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,930 Toledo, OH $85,169
Editors $69,270 Toledo, OH $75,705
Management Analysts $78,100 Toledo, OH $85,355

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.

Toledo at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 268,461 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,532 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Toledo, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Toledo. The closest is University of Toledo in Toledo, OH (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Michigan University (40.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Toledo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Toledo are: Lawyers ($113,920), Management Analysts ($78,100), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($77,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oregon instead of Toledo?

Oregon, OH is 7.7 miles from Toledo 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 Toledo an affordable place to study philosophy?

Toledo’s median household income of $47,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Toledo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Toledo

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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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