Cheapest Philosophy Colleges in Washington

University of Washington-Bothell Campus stands out among Washington's 13 philosophy programs with a net cost of just $10,898, making it nearly $28,000 cheaper than the most expensive option. This represents remarkable value considering philosophy graduates from UW earn $33,664 annually, the highest in the state. Washington's tech-heavy economy creates unexpected opportunities for philosophy majors, with companies like Microsoft increasingly valuing critical thinking skills for product ethics and user experience roles. The state's public universities dominate the affordable end, with five institutions offering net costs under $15,000.

Programs

$10,898 – $38,920

Net Price Range

$30,280

Avg. Program Earnings

68.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Philosophy Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, Washington	$10,898	$12,559	68.2%	88.1%
2	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$13,091	$8,353	47.2%	96.1%
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
4	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$14,401	$12,997	61.6%	83.1%
5	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715	$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
6	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$18,680	$9,286	65.5%	92.7%
7	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, Washington	$21,370	$50,964	71.0%	88.9%
8	Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington	$24,820	$38,814	62.1%	90.7%
9	Whitworth University Spokane, Washington	$25,884	$50,920	68.4%	90.5%
10	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802	$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
11	Whitman College Walla Walla, Washington	$35,506	$61,492	81.0%	47.7%
12	Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington	$36,371	$53,500	86.9%	69.7%
13	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington	$38,920	$59,900	67.9%	82.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Washington-Bothell the most affordable philosophy program?

UW-Bothell combines the lowest net cost at $10,898 with strong employment outcomes, as graduates earn $33,664 annually. The campus offers the full University of Washington degree at a fraction of the cost compared to private alternatives.

How much do philosophy graduates earn compared to program costs?

Philosophy graduates in Washington earn between $25,194 and $33,664 annually, with UW graduates at the higher end. Western Washington University graduates earn $25,194 despite the program costing only $18,680 net, creating a reasonable return timeline.

Is there a significant cost difference between public and private philosophy programs?

Public programs average around $14,000 in net costs while private programs range from $21,370 to $38,920. Pacific Lutheran University offers the most affordable private option at $21,370, still $10,000 more than the cheapest public choice.

Where do philosophy students have the best graduation rates?

Gonzaga University leads with an 86.9% graduation rate, followed by UW-Seattle at 83.7% and Whitman College at 81%. These three institutions consistently graduate over four-fifths of their philosophy students.

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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.