by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University as a strong choice for philosophy, coming in at #113 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 113 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in New York | 12 of 19 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 24 of 34 |
The following degree levels are granted in philosophy at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Columbia University is in the top 10% of the country for philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 10 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 22 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
To complete a bachelor’s at Columbia University, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $20,062 in student loans. This is below $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Learn more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Columbia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 6 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Philosophy | 5 |