58 Master's Programs in Philosophy in North America

Specializations within philosophy

Top universities for Philosophy in North America

Ranked by how many philosophy programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Oregon State University (3)
• Dalhousie University (2)
• Memorial University of Newfoundland (2)
• University of Idaho (2)
• University of Houston (2)
• Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (1)
• California Institute of the Arts (1)
• Laval University, Quebec City (1)
• Concordia University Montreal (1)
• Indiana University Bloomington (1)

January intake in North America

10 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Human Resources Development, Executive (MS) — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Philosophy, M.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Philosophy — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Philosophy MA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Philosophy — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Philosophy MA — University of Cincinnati · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Philosophy in North America: common questions

How many philosophy programs are there in North America?

58 philosophy masters programs at 52 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a philosophy degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in philosophy in North America is 25,946 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 14,917 USD and 32,306 USD a year.

Can I study philosophy in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the philosophy programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (58 of 58).