Master’s Degrees in Philosophy
Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 846 people earned their master's degree in philosophy. This makes it the 130th 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 | 7,543 |
| Master’s Degree | 846 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 399 |
| Associate Degree | 360 |
| Basic Certificate | 133 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in philosophy is $58,030. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $58,030 and the high is $58,030.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for philosophy majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in philosophy. About 64.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 545 |
| Women | 301 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 452 |
| International Students | 134 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 73 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Holy Apostles College and Seminary tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 14% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy at Holy Apostles College and Seminary make a median salary of 58,030.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 28% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 58,030.
American University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in philosophy from The American University. Of these students, 75% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The American University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,030.
Boston College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 28% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Boston College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,030.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,030.
The 6th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy at The New School make a median salary of 58,030.
San Francisco State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 27,300 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, 19 people received their master's degree in philosophy from SFSU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy at San Francisco State University make a median salary of 58,030.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Catholic University of America. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. 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. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy at Catholic University of America make a median salary of 58,030.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johnson University. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Johnson University. Of these students, 56% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy at Johnson University make a median salary of 58,030.
Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in philosophy from The Domincan School Berkeley. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that The Domincan School Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,030.
The 10th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York philosophy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,030.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville make a median salary of 58,030.
Northern Illinois University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 11% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northern Illinois University philosophy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,030.
University of Dallas is the 13th 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. Those who complete their master's degree in philosophy at University of Dallas make a median salary of 58,030.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 26,700 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, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Cal State LA. About 11% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Los Angeles philosophy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,030.
The 17th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Biola University. 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. Biola University philosophy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,030.
The 17th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Fordham U. About 42% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Fordham U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,030.
Harvard University 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 $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. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Harvard University philosophy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,030.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in philosophy from U-M. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor philosophy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,030.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1,467 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 92 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 20 |
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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