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Doctor's Degree in Philosophy

Doctor’s Degrees in Philosophy

399 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Median Salary
36% Women
A doctor's degree in philosophy is offered at 107 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 24.6% of philosophy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 399 people earned their doctor's degree in philosophy. This makes it the 59th most popular doctor'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
Master’s Degree 846
Doctor’s Degree 399
Graduate Certificate 44

Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in philosophy is $123,153. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $123,153 and the high is $123,153.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for philosophy students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in philosophy. About 63.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 254
Women 145
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The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 11
Black or African American 21
Hispanic or Latino 34
White 204
International Students 98
Other Races/Ethnicities 31
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There are 107 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#2

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
10 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
71% Women

Emory University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Emory. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Emory graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.

#2

Stanford University

Stanford, California
10 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
17% Women

Stanford University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Stanford. Of these students, 17% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at Stanford University make a median salary of 123,153.

#4

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
9 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
30% Women

University of California - Irvine comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from UC Irvine. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. University of California - Irvine philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.

9 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
33% Women

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Columbia. Columbia University in the City of New York philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.

#6

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
55% Women

The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from The Graduate Center. Data shows that The Graduate Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.

#6

The New School

New York, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
20% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from New School University. Data shows that New School University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.

#8

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
7 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
33% Women

University of Colorado Boulder is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from CU - Boulder. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 123,153.

7 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary

The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from USF Tampa. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
7 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
20% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston College. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Boston College. Boston College philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.

#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary

Stony Brook University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from SUNY Stony Brook. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 123,153.

#8

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
20% Women

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Data shows that UNC Chapel Hill graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.

#8

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
7 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
50% Women

Villanova University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Villanova. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Villanova University philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.

#14

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
6 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
80% Women

University of California - Los Angeles is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from UCLA. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. University of California - Los Angeles philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.

6 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
50% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary make a median salary of 123,153.

#14

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
6 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
50% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from IU Bloomington. Indiana University - Bloomington philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.

#14

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
6 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
17% Women

University of Notre Dame is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in philosophy. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Notre Dame. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in philosophy at University of Notre Dame make a median salary of 123,153.

#14

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
6 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
80% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Tulane. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.

#14

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
6 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
40% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Harvard. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,153.

#14

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
$123,153 Average Salary
38% Women

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from U-M. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor philosophy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,153.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Religious Studies 228
General Philosophy & Religion 19
Other Philosophy & Religion 10

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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