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Associate Degrees in Philosophy

400 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in philosophy is offered at 115 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.0% of philosophy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 400 people earned their associate degree in philosophy. This earns it the #191 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 7,583
Master’s Degree 683
Associate Degree 400
Doctor’s Degree 383
Basic Certificate 34
Graduate Certificate 28
Undergraduate Certificate 7

Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for philosophy majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for philosophy majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in philosophy. About 63.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 253
Women 147
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The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 24
Black or African American 10
Hispanic or Latino 167
White 158
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 37
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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
27% Women

Mt. San Antonio College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 27% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California
15 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Barbara City College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in philosophy from SBCC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#3

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California
12 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Moorpark College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Moorpark College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#4

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
11 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sierra College. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Sierra College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#5

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, California
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chaffey College. Each year, around 20,000 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 Chaffey College. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, California
10 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bakersfield College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Bakersfield College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#5

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, California
10 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Orange Coast College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Each year, around 18,100 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 Orange Coast College. Of these students, 44% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, California
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuesta College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Each year, around 10,000 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 Cuesta College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#9

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
9 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Diablo Valley College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Each year, around 18,600 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 Diablo Valley. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
9 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Southern Nevada is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from CSN. About 14% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Citrus College

Glendora, California
9 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Citrus College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Each year, around 11,800 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 Citrus College. About 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

San Diego City College

San Diego, California
9 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego City College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Roughly 14,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from San Diego City College. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
9 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Beach City College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 38% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, California
9 Yearly Graduations
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in philosophy from LAVC.

#9

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, California
9 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego Mesa College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 20,600 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 Mesa College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#16

Glendale Community College

Glendale, California
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Glendale Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in philosophy from GCC.

#17

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
7 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Foothill College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in philosophy. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Foothill College. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their associate degree is LaGuardia Community College. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in philosophy from LaGuardia. Of these students, 17% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, California
7 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santiago Canyon College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in philosophy from SCC. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
7 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palomar College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 21,100 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 Palomar College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded

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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