Master’s Degrees in Philosophy
Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 703 people earned their master's degree in philosophy. This makes it the 190th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for philosophy majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for philosophy students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in philosophy. About 68.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 484 |
| Women | 219 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 370 |
| International Students | 126 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 69 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 160 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy students seekinga master's degree is Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 31 people received their master's degree in philosophy from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 28% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master'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, 22 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Boston College. Of these students, 28% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Georgia State. Of these students, 22% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in philosophy from New School University. About 32% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Francisco State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in philosophy from SFSU. About 24% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Catholic University of America. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in philosophy from CUA.
Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in philosophy from The Domincan School Berkeley. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 13 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Columbia. About 60% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Franciscan U.
Northern Illinois University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from NIU. Of these students, 11% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Dallas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from UD.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Cal State LA. Of these students, 11% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Biola University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Biola.
Harvard University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Harvard. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in philosophy from UWM. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Connecticut comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in philosophy from UCONN.
Duquesne University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Duquesne. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Villanova University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Villanova. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ethics | 72 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 50 |
| Other Philosophy | 14 |
| Logic | 7 |
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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