Study Philosophy in the United States
384 programmes in philosophy at 218 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 36,720 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 25,518 USD and 49,800 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
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Philosophy in the United States by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 257 | 25,518 USD | 36,720 USD | 49,800 USD |
| Master's | 43 | 21,755 USD | 29,784 USD | 33,447 USD |
| PhD | 19 | 28,041 USD | 32,108 USD | 36,631 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within philosophy
Universities for philosophy in the United States
Study Philosophy in the United States: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in the United States?
- 384 philosophy programmes at 218 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in philosophy in the United States is 36,720 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 25,518 USD and 49,800 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (384 of 384).
- Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
- 50 of the 384 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in the United States?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 29,784 USD per year, against 36,720 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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