General Philosophy Doctor’s Degrees
There are 755 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Philosophy.
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Education Levels of General Philosophy Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 8,253 students earned theirGeneral Philosophy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Philosophy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 |
| Associate’s Degree | 411 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,645 |
| Master’s Degree | 790 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 404 |
Earnings of General Philosophy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Philosophy of $46,522 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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.
Most Popular General Philosophy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 888 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Philosophy. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Philosophy. This school awarded 102 doctor's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 102 doctor's degrees in General 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-Berkeley comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Philosophy. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in General 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 General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in General 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 Chicago is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 78 doctor's degrees in General 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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Philosophy. This school awarded 78 doctor's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 77 doctor's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their doctor's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Philosophy. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in General 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their doctor's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Philosophy that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy, Other | 328 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 234 |
| Ethics | 147 |
| Logic | 11 |
References
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- 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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