Associate Degrees in Philosophy
Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 360 people earned their associate degree in philosophy. This earns it the #125 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,543 |
| Master’s Degree | 846 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 399 |
| Associate Degree | 360 |
| Basic Certificate | 133 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for philosophy students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in philosophy. About 58.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 212 |
| Women | 148 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 154 |
| White | 132 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 115 colleges that offer an associate degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy students seekingan associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Mt. SAC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Santa Barbara City College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in philosophy from SBCC. Of these students, 45% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Moorpark College. Of these students, 50% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sierra College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Sierra College. About 14% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chaffey College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Chaffey College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bakersfield College. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Bakersfield College. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Orange Coast College. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Orange Coast College. About 20% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cuesta College. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Cuesta College. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Diablo Valley College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Diablo Valley. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from CSN. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Citrus College. Of these students, 20% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Diego City College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Each year, around 14,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from San Diego City College. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Long Beach City College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Long Beach City College. About 56% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Los Angeles Valley College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from LAVC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
San Diego Mesa College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Roughly 20,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from San Diego Mesa College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Glendale Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in philosophy from GCC.
The 17th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Foothill College. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Foothill College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
LaGuardia Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in philosophy from LaGuardia.
Santiago Canyon College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in philosophy from SCC. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Palomar College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Palomar College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1,461 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 5 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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