<p>Right, but Andrew, those rankings are for UNDERGRADUATE programs in philosophy. </p>
<p>U.S. News, if memory serves me correct, does not rank graduate/Ph.D. programs in philosophy. </p>
<p>For those who labor in the field, it’s been known for decades that UPitt has had a top notch philosophy program (if not the absolute best in the U.S.) for a long time. It’s fluctuated in rankings between around 6th place and 1st place in philosophy over the years, but the program is well-known as a top Ph.D. program in the nation. </p>
<p>There are many threads online discussing this (here’s just one: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/other-college-majors/105141-best-philosophy-programs.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/other-college-majors/105141-best-philosophy-programs.html</a> ), but also the most recognized philosophy Ph.D. ranker also has the doctoral program at the top levels: </p>
<p>[The</a> Philosophical Gourmet Report 2011 :: Overall Rankings](<a href=“http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/overall.asp]The”>http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/overall.asp)</p>
<p>Any search online for UPitt Ph.D./graduate philosophy rankings ought to turn up a TOP 10 rating for the program.</p>