Universities in the United States
43 Master's Programs in Philosophy in the United States
- programs
- 43 programs
- universities
- 39 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 29,784 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Philosophy in the United States and Masters in Philosophy in the United States.
United States has 43 masters programs in philosophy open to international students, at 39 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 29,784 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 21,755 USD and 33,447 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programs
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Specializations within philosophy
Top universities for Philosophy in the United States
Ranked by how many philosophy programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- Oregon State University (3)
- University of Houston (2)
- University of Idaho (2)
- California State University, Los Angeles (1)
- Loyola Marymount University (1)
- Mississippi State University (1)
- Indiana University Bloomington (1)
- Montclair State University (1)
- Penn State University (1)
- Fort Hays State University (1)
January intake in the United States
8 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 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
- Master in Philosophy, MA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in Philosophy in the United States: common questions
- How many philosophy programs are there in the United States?
- 43 philosophy masters programs at 39 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in philosophy in the United States is 29,784 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 21,755 USD and 33,447 USD a year.
- Can I study philosophy in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (43 of 43).
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