Best Philosophy Schools Near Meadville, PA (2026)

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

Meadville, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs. Meadville has a population of about 12,723. Median household income is $46,012 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $157,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Meadville

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

Thiel College

Greenville, PA 20.3 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,714
Avg net price $22,347/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA 32.0 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,452
Avg net price $19,444/yr
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Gannon University

Erie, PA 33.4 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,845
Avg net price $22,553/yr
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  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Grove City College

Grove City, PA 34.1 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
91.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Westminster College

New Wilmington, PA 37.7 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,861
Avg net price $19,859/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA 40.7 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,032
Avg net price $19,608/yr
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  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Geneva College

Beaver Falls, PA 61.1 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,004
Avg net price $25,890/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA 78.0 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $23,003/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Meadville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $76,600
Writers and Authors $77,410
Lawyers $157,180
Clergy $58,300
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,800
Editors $63,460
Management Analysts $93,830

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.

Meadville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,723 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,012 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Meadville, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Meadville. The closest is Thiel College in Greenville, PA (20.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Westminster College (37.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Lawyers ($157,180), Management Analysts ($93,830), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($78,800). Wages for Meadville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Erie instead of Meadville?

Erie, PA is 32.6 miles from Meadville 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 Meadville an affordable place to study philosophy?

Meadville’s median household income of $46,012 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meadville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Meadville

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

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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