Best Philosophy Schools Near Edinburg, TX (2026)

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

Edinburg, Texas has 1 accredited school offering philosophy programs. Edinburg has a population of about 102,561. Median household income is $57,789 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $115,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Edinburg

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

Edinburg, TX 1.1 miles from Edinburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,620
Avg net price $4,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Edinburg

Edinburg is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $76,940 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $89,569
Writers and Authors $69,990 TX statewide $81,478
Lawyers $115,920 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $134,948
Clergy $55,950 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $65,134
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,500 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $72,759
Editors $45,950 TX statewide $53,492
Management Analysts $72,150 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $83,993

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.

Edinburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 102,561 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $57,789 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Edinburg, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Edinburg. The closest is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (1.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Edinburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Edinburg are: Lawyers ($115,920), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($76,940), Management Analysts ($72,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in McAllen instead of Edinburg?

McAllen, TX is 8.5 miles from Edinburg 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 Edinburg an affordable place to study philosophy?

Edinburg’s median household income of $57,789 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edinburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Edinburg

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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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