Study Philosophy in North America
451 programmes in philosophy at 251 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 32,595 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 21,661 USD and 45,083 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
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Philosophy in North America by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 288 | 21,661 USD | 32,595 USD | 45,083 USD |
| Master's | 58 | 15,265 USD | 25,946 USD | 32,306 USD |
| PhD | 26 | 15,863 USD | 29,822 USD | 35,459 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
Philosophy 396 Ethics 55
Universities for philosophy in North America
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (9)
- Dartmouth College (9)
- Laval University, Quebec City (9)
- Fort Hays State University (7)
- University of Colorado Boulder (6)
- Georgetown University (6)
- University of Quebec Trois Rivieres (6)
- Syracuse University (5)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (5)
- Oregon State University (5)
Study Philosophy in North America: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in North America?
- 451 philosophy programmes at 251 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in philosophy in North America is 32,595 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 21,661 USD and 45,083 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (451 of 451).
- Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
- 50 of the 451 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in North America?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 25,946 USD per year, against 32,595 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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