Master’s Degrees in Philosophy
Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 703 people earned their master's degree in philosophy. This earns it the #190 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for philosophy majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in philosophy. About 68.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 484 |
| Women | 219 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 370 |
| International Students | 126 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 69 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 160 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Holy Apostles College and Seminary tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Of these students, 14% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master'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, 31 people received their master's degree in philosophy from The Graduate Center. About 28% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 22 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Boston College. About 28% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Georgia State. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Francisco State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in philosophy from SFSU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master'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, 19 people received their master's degree in philosophy from New School University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Catholic University of America is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in philosophy from CUA.
Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in philosophy from The Domincan School Berkeley. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master'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, 13 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Columbia. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Franciscan U.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Cal State LA. About 11% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Illinois University. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from NIU. About 11% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Dallas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from UD.
Biola University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Biola.
Harvard University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Harvard. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in philosophy from UCONN.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 9 people received their master's degree in philosophy from U-M. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duquesne University. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Duquesne. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Villanova University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 9 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Villanova. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ethics | 72 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 50 |
| Other Philosophy | 14 |
| Logic | 7 |
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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