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Associate Degrees in Philosophy

425 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 115 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in philosophy. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.5% of philosophy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors

In 2020-2021, 425 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 8,334
Master’s Degree 789
Associate Degree 425
Doctor’s Degree 388
Basic Certificate 63
Graduate Certificate 43
Undergraduate Certificate 12

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 59.5% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 253
Women 172
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The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 40
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 170
White 172
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 27
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There are 115 colleges that offer an associate degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
19 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Mt. SAC. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

#2

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at SBCC. About 60% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California
12 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at Moorpark College. About 42% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Sierra College. Of these students, 45% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, California
10 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Chaffey College. Of these students, 20% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, California
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at Bakersfield College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#5

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, California
10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The philosophy program at Orange Coast College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#5

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, California
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Cuesta College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#9

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at Diablo Valley. About 56% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from CSN. About 44% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Citrus College

Glendora, California
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The philosophy program at Citrus College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#9

San Diego City College

San Diego, California
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from San Diego City College. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#9

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The philosophy program at Long Beach City College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, California
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from LAVC. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#9

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, California
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The philosophy program at San Diego Mesa College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Glendale Community College

Glendale, California
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in philosophy from GCC. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at Foothill College. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in philosophy from LaGuardia. About 43% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, California
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in philosophy from SCC. About 29% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palomar College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Roughly 21,100 attend the school each year. The philosophy program at Palomar College awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Religious Studies 1,189
General Philosophy & Religion 2

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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