by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at American University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in philosophy at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
American University is not yet ranked for philosophy at the bachelor’s level.
Philosophy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from American University report a median salary of $61,159 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 4 certificate degrees in philosophy.
American University has not been ranked for philosophy at the certificate level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a certificate degree in philosophy from American University were women.
The majority of philosophy certificate degree graduates at American University are Black or African American. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a certificate in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
American University conferred 4 certificate degrees in applied and professional ethics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (75%).
Graduate study is also available at American University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 30 |