by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in philosophy at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for philosophy, ranked #76 out of 186 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 76 of 186 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 10 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 18 |
The table below lists every degree level available for philosophy at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 2 master’s degrees in philosophy.
BU is not yet ranked for philosophy at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in philosophy from BU were women.
The largest share of philosophy master’s degree graduates at BU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 8 doctoral degrees in philosophy.
BU is not yet ranked for philosophy at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of philosophy doctoral degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of philosophy doctoral degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at BU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy | 67 |