Doctor’s Degrees in Philosophy
Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 399 people earned their doctor's degree in philosophy. This earns it the #59 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in philosophy is $123,153. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $123,153 to a high of $123,153.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in philosophy. About 63.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 254 |
| Women | 145 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 204 |
| International Students | 98 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 107 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Emory University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Emory. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at Emory University make a median salary of 123,153.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Stanford. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Stanford University philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.
University of California - Irvine is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from UC Irvine. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Columbia. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from The Graduate Center. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 123,153.
The New School comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from New School University. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at The New School make a median salary of 123,153.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Colorado Boulder philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from USF Tampa. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 123,153.
Boston College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Boston College. Data shows that Boston College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Villanova University. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Villanova. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Villanova graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from SUNY Stony Brook. Stony Brook University philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from UNC Chapel Hill. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 123,153.
Harvard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Harvard. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at Harvard University make a median salary of 123,153.
The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Notre Dame. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Notre Dame. Of these students, 17% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Notre Dame philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.
The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from U-M. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from IU Bloomington. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.
Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.
The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Purdue. Purdue University - Main Campus philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.
The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duquesne University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Duquesne. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at Duquesne University make a median salary of 123,153.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 228 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 19 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 10 |
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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