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Philosophy in California

Philosophy Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,641 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 101
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.2%
  • White: 37.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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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 49%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. This public school has an average net price of $12,426. 80% of students get financical aid.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,385.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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Biola University

La Mirada
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Biola. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $28,098.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Loyola Marymount. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,394. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,069. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,601. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $14,306. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.98 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $14,370. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. This public school has an average net price of $15,482. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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Philosophy Careers in CA

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
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

View all majors related to Philosophy

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