Universities in North America
451 Philosophy Programs in North America
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- 451 programs
- universities
- 251 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 32,595 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in Philosophy in North America and Bachelors in Philosophy in North America.
North America has 451 philosophy programs open to international students, at 251 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 32,595 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 21,595 USD and 45,083 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programs
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Philosophy tuition fees in North America, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
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.
- 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)
January intake in North America
49 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.
- PhD in Philosophy — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Human Resources Development, Executive (MS) — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Philosophy — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Philosophy, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · 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
Study Philosophy in North America: common questions
- How many philosophy programs are there in North America?
- 451 philosophy programs at 251 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in philosophy in North America is 32,595 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 21,595 USD and 45,083 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 (451 of 451).
- Are any of these philosophy programs available online?
- 50 of the 451 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in North America?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 25,946 USD, against 32,595 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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