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Master’s Degrees in Philosophy

789 Yearly Graduations
$41,396 Median Salary
34% Women
A master's degree in philosophy is offered at 176 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 22% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 14.2% of philosophy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors

In 2020-2021, 789 master's degrees were awarded to philosophy majors. 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 789
Doctor’s Degree 388
Graduate Certificate 43

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.

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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 66.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 524
Women 265
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The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 44
Black or African American 29
Hispanic or Latino 77
White 468
International Students 112
Other Races/Ethnicities 59
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There are 176 colleges that offer a master’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Cromwell, Connecticut
35 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for philosophy students seekinga master's degree is Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. About 17% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in philosophy from The Graduate Center. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#3

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
25 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American University is the 3rd 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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The philosophy program at American University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
22 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. The philosophy program at Boston College awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

#5

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
20 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Georgia State. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

The New School

New York, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The philosophy program at The New School awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

#6

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
19 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at SFSU. About 21% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
14 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,670 per year. The philosophy program at Catholic University of America awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The philosophy program at Johnson University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at The Domincan School Berkeley. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

13 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The philosophy program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $29,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at Franciscan U. Of these students, 17% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

11 Yearly Graduations
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $21,748 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,994 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in philosophy from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook.

#13

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
27% Women

Northern Illinois University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. The philosophy program at Northern Illinois University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#13

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Dallas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,326 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at UD. Of these students, 27% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at Cal State LA. About 45% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Biola University

La Mirada, California
10 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The philosophy program at Biola University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. The philosophy program at Fordham University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#17

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The philosophy program at Harvard University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#20

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at U-M. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Religious Studies 1,185
Other Philosophy & Religion 98
General Philosophy & Religion 15

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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