Best Philosophy Schools Near Moses Lake, WA (2026)

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

Moses Lake, Washington has 4 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $8,586 to $73,178 per year for indexed programs. Moses Lake has a population of about 25,594. Median household income is $71,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $154,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Moses Lake

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

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 83.2 miles from Moses Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,897
Avg net price $13,886/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 113

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA 85.7 miles from Moses Lake
  • 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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#3

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA 95.3 miles from Moses Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,892
Avg net price $35,119/yr
Tuition
In‑state$55,480
Out‑of‑state$55,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA 97.1 miles from Moses Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,561
Avg net price $26,534/yr
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Washington State University

Pullman, WA 103.6 miles from Moses Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,905
Avg net price $14,971/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 157

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA 143.0 miles from Moses Lake
  • 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

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 146.2 miles from Moses Lake
  • 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

#8

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 146.3 miles from Moses Lake
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington philosophy page.

Philosophy Wages Near Moses Lake

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $81,240
Writers and Authors $85,700
Lawyers $154,130
Clergy $80,830
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,670
Editors $77,850
Management Analysts $109,170

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.

Moses Lake at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,594 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,854 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Moses Lake, WA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Moses Lake. The closest is Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA (83.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Whitworth University (97.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in Washington are: Lawyers ($154,130), Management Analysts ($109,170), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($102,670). Wages for Moses Lake workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wenatchee instead of Moses Lake?

Wenatchee, WA is 53.5 miles from Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake an affordable place to study philosophy?

Moses Lake’s median household income of $71,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake

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

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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