Cheapest Philosophy Colleges in District of Columbia

Philosophy students in the District of Columbia face one of the nation's steepest cost divides, with net prices spanning from $14,085 at Gallaudet University to $47,919 at Howard University. The capital's federal agencies and think tanks create unique career paths for philosophy graduates, though earnings average just $29,685 to $38,289. Georgetown's 94.30% graduation rate leads six programs serving students near the center of American political discourse.

Programs

$14,085 – $47,919

Net Price Range

$33,987

Avg. Program Earnings

75.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Philosophy Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Gallaudet University Washington, District of Columbia	$14,085	$18,382	46.6%	59.2%
2	The Catholic University of America Washington, District of Columbia	$32,798	$55,834	81.3%	85.6%
3	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$37,454	$64,990	85.2%	49.0%
4	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$39,433	$65,081	94.3%	12.2%
5	American University Washington, District of Columbia	$41,945	$56,543	78.5%	40.6%
6	Howard University Washington, District of Columbia	$47,919	$33,344	68.9%	53.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Gallaudet University's philosophy program so affordable compared to other DC schools?

Gallaudet's net price of $14,085 stands more than $18,000 below the next cheapest option, Catholic University at $32,798. This federally chartered university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students receives substantial government funding that dramatically reduces costs.

How do philosophy graduate earnings compare across DC universities?

Georgetown philosophy graduates earn $38,289 annually while Catholic University graduates make $29,685, a gap of nearly $9,000. Despite Georgetown's higher net cost of $39,433, its 94.30% graduation rate suggests stronger program completion than Catholic's 81.30% rate.

Is the high cost of living in Washington DC worth it for philosophy students?

DC's proximity to federal agencies, think tanks, and nonprofit organizations creates specialized career opportunities for philosophy graduates that may justify higher living costs. The city's concentration of policy work and ethical decision-making roles aligns well with philosophical training.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.