Doctor’s Degrees in Philosophy
Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 366 people earned their doctor's degree in philosophy. This makes it the 70th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for philosophy majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for philosophy majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in philosophy. About 65.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 240 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 201 |
| International Students | 89 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 103 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Stanford University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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. About 17% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy students seekinga doctor's degree is Emory University. 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 3rd 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.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 4th 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.
The 4th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The New School. 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.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. 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.
The 6th 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.
The 6th 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston College. 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.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. 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. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Harvard University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. 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. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duquesne University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. 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.
Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th 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.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Ohio State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from UCLA. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Other Philosophy | 18 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 11 |
| Logic | 4 |
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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