General Philosophy Master’s Degrees
There are 755 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Philosophy.
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Education Levels of General Philosophy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,253 degrees were awarded toGeneral 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 (this page) | 790 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 404 |
Earnings of General Philosophy Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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 Master’s Degrees
There are 888 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Philosophy. This school awarded 102 master's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Philosophy. This school awarded 96 master's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Philosophy. This school awarded 83 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 83 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 78 master'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 master's degrees in General Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master'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.
Boston University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Philosophy. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master'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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Philosophy. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Philosophy. This school awarded 56 master'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 Florida is a popular choice for General Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in General Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in General Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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