Best California colleges with Philosophy degrees

What California colleges offer philosophy classes in 2025?

There are 83 California colleges where you can study and earn a degree in philosophy. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in philosophy based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $17,800 per year. Santiago Canyon College offers the cheapest philosophy degree with an average net price of $7,144 annually. Search the entire U.S. for Philosophy programs.

Major:Philosophy California Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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San Diego Mesa College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego Mesa College

Public 2 Year

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  • 19,243enrollment
  • $3,175net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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University of San Diego
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San Diego, CA

University of San Diego

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 9,110enrollment
  • $37,675net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Santa Barbara City College
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Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,345enrollment
  • $12,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

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Santa Rosa Junior College
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Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa Junior College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 16,803enrollment
  • $7,133net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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Sierra College
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Rocklin, CA
 

Sierra College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 17,420enrollment
  • $6,970net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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College of the Siskiyous
S
Weed, CA
 

College of the Siskiyous

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,430enrollment
  • $7,322net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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Southwestern College
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Chula Vista, CA
 

Southwestern College

Public 2 Year

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  • 18,469enrollment
  • $12,723net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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Whittier College
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Whittier, CA

Whittier College

Private 4 Year

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  • 859enrollment
  • $32,436net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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Copper Mountain Community College
C
Joshua Tree, CA
 

Copper Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,524enrollment
  • $11,154net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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Santiago Canyon College
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Orange, CA

Santiago Canyon College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,979enrollment
  • $7,144net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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John Paul the Great Catholic University
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San Diego, CA

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Private 4 Year

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  • 298enrollment
  • $31,811net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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