Doctor’s Degrees in Philosophy
Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 366 people earned their doctor's degree in philosophy. This earns it the #70 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 703 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 366 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 65.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 240 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 201 |
| International Students | 89 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 103 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Emory University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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.
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy students seekinga doctor's degree is Stanford University. 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.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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.
The 4th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. 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 New School comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. 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.
The 6th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. 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.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. 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.
Boston College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in philosophy. 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.
Stony Brook University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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.
The 6th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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.
Villanova University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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.
The 12th 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.
The 12th 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.
University of Notre Dame is the 12th 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.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #12 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 $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.
The 12th 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.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 12th 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.
The 12th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Ohio State. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duquesne University is the 12th 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 $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in philosophy from Duquesne.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Philosophy | 18 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 11 |
| Logic | 4 |
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.
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