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Philosophy Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 138 students earned their Philosophy degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Philosophy is the 117th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in California

Philosophy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 99
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39

Gender Distribution

In California, a philosophy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in California

There are 15,780 people in the state and 137,190 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in California

A typical salary for a philosophy grad in the state is $114,370, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 14 colleges in California that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,894. Graduates earn an average $88,873 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,679 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,302. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,023. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Biola University

La Mirada
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,269. Graduates earn an average $42,464 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $44,467. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $16,032. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,844 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. This public school has an average net price of $11,822.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,542. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,540 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,252. Graduates earn an average $51,496 after graduation.

Philosophy Careers in CA

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $94,300
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Religious Studies 90
Other Philosophy & Religion 80
General Philosophy & Religion 9

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