by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in philosophy at American University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University highly for philosophy, placing at #108 out of 186 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 108 of 186 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 4 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 22 of 34 |
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 handed out 30 master’s degrees in philosophy.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,414 | $64,414 |
| Fees | $1,152 | $1,152 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of philosophy master’s degree graduates at American University are White. About 40% 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 master’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
American University granted 25 master’s completions in ethics recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at American University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy | 8 |
| Certificate Degrees in Philosophy | 4 |