Philosophy Doctor’s Degrees
There are 775 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Philosophy. This degree is more popular with male students, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.5% of Philosophy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,973 people earned theirPhilosophy 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 | 7,103 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,010 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 440 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Philosophy of $46,522 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 59.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 262 |
| Women | 178 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Philosophy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 49.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 23 | 5.2% |
| International Students | 99 | 22.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 913 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Philosophy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Philosophy students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. This school awarded 202 doctor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 121 doctor'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.
Boston College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor'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-Berkeley is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor'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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 92 doctor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 83 doctor'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 Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 78 doctor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 65 doctor'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.
Emory University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy. This school awarded 63 doctor'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-Davis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their doctor'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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their doctor'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 Concentrations
| 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 doctor’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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