Master in Philosophy (Master's)

For Master in Philosophy (Master's), tuition comes to 16,680 USD per year.

This is a Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Philosophy. It is recognized as one of fifteen terminal U.S. programs by the Philosophical Gourmet. Students engage in philosophical inquiry and publish an annual journal, *Philosophy in Practice*.

Focus areas include Ethics, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Language, Metaphysics, Feminist Philosophy, 20th Century Continental Philosophy.

Graduates have been placed into Ph.D. programs and law schools.

For Spring 2027 admission, the International student application deadline is August 31, 2026, and the Domestic (U.S.) student application deadline is October 31, 2026. Applications are submitted through Cal State Apply.

For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.

Cal State LA’s work centers on helping students earn degrees and move up the economic ladder. The university is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its graduates. Its academic scope includes 100 undergraduate programs, more than 100 graduate-level master’s, certificate, and credential programs, and four doctoral programs.

Students can study across nearly every major field, including business, the arts, education, engineering, science, and nursing. Research opportunities and hands-on learning support preparation for professional life, including work that serves local communities. Tutors and writing coaches are available to support academic progress.

The campus is located at 5151 State University Drive in Los Angeles, California. Student life includes more than 100 organizations, fraternities and sororities, athletics, and free admission for students to Golden Eagle competitions. International applicants have a dedicated admissions pathway. Fall 2027 admissions are open to all levels and applicant types, with a priority filing period from October 1 through November 30, 2026. Spring 2027 admissions are open to transfer and graduate or post-baccalaureate applicants, but closed to first-time freshmen and international transfer applicants.