Master’s Degrees in Philosophy
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Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
In 2020-2021, 789 master's degrees were awarded to philosophy majors. 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 | 8,334 |
| Master’s Degree | 789 |
| Associate Degree | 425 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 388 |
| Basic Certificate | 63 |
| Graduate Certificate | 43 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in philosophy is $41,396. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $41,396 to a high of $41,396.
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 66.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 524 |
| Women | 265 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 468 |
| International Students | 112 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 59 |
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. About 17% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in philosophy from The Graduate Center. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
American University is the 3rd 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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The philosophy program at American University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. The philosophy program at Boston College awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Georgia State. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The philosophy program at The New School awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at SFSU. About 21% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $51,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,670 per year. The philosophy program at Catholic University of America awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $17,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,285 per year. The philosophy program at Johnson University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at The Domincan School Berkeley. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The philosophy program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at Franciscan U. Of these students, 17% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,748 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,994 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook.
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 $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. The philosophy program at Northern Illinois University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Dallas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,326 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at UD. Of these students, 27% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at Cal State LA. About 45% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Biola University. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. The philosophy program at Biola University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. The philosophy program at Fordham University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The philosophy program at Harvard University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at U-M. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1,185 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 98 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 15 |
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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