Philosophy Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 775 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Philosophy. This degree is more popular with male students, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.9% of Philosophy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,973 degrees were awarded toPhilosophy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Philosophy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 411 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 7,103 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,010 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 440 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Philosophy of $46,522 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,242 |
| 4 years | $46,522 |
| 5 years | $56,339 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Philosophy majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy. About 56.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,992 |
| Women | 3,111 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Philosophy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,916 | 55.1% |
| Asian | 570 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,108 | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 402 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 384 | 5.4% |
| Race Unknown | 208 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 491 | 6.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 913 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Philosophy students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Philosophy. This school awarded 96 bachelor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 96 bachelor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Philosophy. This school awarded 78 bachelor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Philosophy. This school awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Philosophy Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,253 |
| Philosophy, Other | 328 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 234 |
| Ethics | 147 |
| Logic | 11 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Philosophy that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9,248 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 224 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 184 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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