Master’s Degrees in Philosophy
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Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 806 people earned their master's degree in philosophy. This earns it the #130 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 | 806 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 413 |
| Graduate Certificate | 79 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in philosophy is $41,396. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,396 and the high is $41,396.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in philosophy is $42,373. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,373 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $42,373.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in philosophy. About 65.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 525 |
| Women | 281 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 482 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 51 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy students seekinga master's degree is Holy Apostles College and Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 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.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. 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. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
American University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in philosophy from The American University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Boston College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Boston College. Of these students, 40% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
San Francisco State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 27,300 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, 19 people received their master's degree in philosophy from SFSU. About 25% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in philosophy from New School University. About 27% of this group were women, and 20% 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 Catholic University of America. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,040 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. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johnson University. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,285 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Johnson University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in philosophy from The Domincan School Berkeley. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th 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. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Columbia. Of these students, 33% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,620 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. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Roughly 26,700 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, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Cal State LA. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Northern Illinois University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from NIU.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,954 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook.
University of Dallas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from UD.
The 17th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Biola University. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Biola. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Harvard. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fordham University. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Fordham U. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in philosophy from UCONN. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Philosophy Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 683 | |
| 683 | |
| 49 | |
| 16 | |
| 6 |
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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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