Doctor’s Degrees in Philosophy
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Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 413 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 | 806 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 413 |
| Graduate Certificate | 79 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in philosophy is $96,764. 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 $96,764 and the high is $96,764.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in philosophy is $56,798. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $56,798 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $56,798.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in philosophy. About 66.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 275 |
| Women | 138 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 227 |
| International Students | 84 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 107 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Piedmont International University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Piedmont International University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were 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 $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Emory. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University is the 2nd 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 $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Stanford.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from UC Irvine. About 44% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Columbia.
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.
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 $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from CU - Boulder.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Boston College.
Stony Brook University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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 $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. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. 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.
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 $60,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Villanova.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from UCLA.
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. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from IU Bloomington.
University of Notre Dame is the 14th 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 $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Notre Dame.
The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Tulane.
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 $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Harvard. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 383 | |
| 23 | |
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*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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