Associate Degrees in Philosophy
Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 360 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 | 7,161 |
| Master’s Degree | 703 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 366 |
| Associate Degree | 360 |
| Basic Certificate | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
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 58.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 212 |
| Women | 148 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 154 |
| White | 132 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 115 colleges that offer an associate degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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, 48% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 45% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
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. Of these students, 17% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were 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 20% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 15,900 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 LAVC. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Of these students, 70% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Glendale Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 12,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in philosophy from GCC.
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 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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.
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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Palomar College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in philosophy from Palomar College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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