Philosophy Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Philosophy is offered at 775 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Philosophy. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.3% of Philosophy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,973 people earned theirPhilosophy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Philosophy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 411 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,103 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,010 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 440 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Philosophy of $46,522 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Philosophy. About 65.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 538 |
| Women | 290 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Philosophy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 442 | 53.4% |
| Asian | 38 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 34 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 160 | 19.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 913 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Philosophy. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in 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.
Boston College is a popular choice for 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 Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Philosophy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 63 master's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in 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 is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Philosophy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Philosophy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Philosophy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Philosophy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Philosophy Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,253 |
| Philosophy, Other | 328 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 234 |
| Ethics | 147 |
| Logic | 11 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Philosophy that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9,248 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 224 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 184 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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