Best Philosophy Schools Near Auburn, WA (2026)

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

Auburn, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs. Auburn has a population of about 85,455. Median household income is $95,367 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $164,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Auburn

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

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA 12.9 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,594
Avg net price $38,394/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 15.4 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 21.7 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 24.7 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 24.9 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,506
Avg net price $24,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA 31.5 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
77.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $12,319/yr
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 99.9 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,569
Avg net price $21,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA 202.6 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
63.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,589
Avg net price $33,313/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Auburn

Auburn is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $85,550 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,003
Writers and Authors $98,730 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,866
Lawyers $164,980 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $148,497
Clergy $81,750 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,582
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,670 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,412
Editors $79,660 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $71,701
Management Analysts $126,340 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $113,717

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.

Auburn at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 85,455 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $95,367 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 111.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Auburn, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Auburn. The closest is University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA (12.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Seattle Pacific University (24.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Auburn?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Auburn are: Lawyers ($164,980), Management Analysts ($126,340), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($102,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kent instead of Auburn?

Kent, WA is 5.9 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study philosophy?

Auburn’s median household income of $95,367 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Auburn

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

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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