by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in philosophy at Columbia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Master’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 #112 out of 186 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 112 of 186 |
| 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 19 master’s degrees in philosophy.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 68% 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 master’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 6 doctoral degrees in philosophy.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for philosophy at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of philosophy doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were Asian. Approximately 33% 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 doctoral in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 5 professional certificate degrees in philosophy.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for philosophy at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of philosophy professional certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia 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 Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Columbia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy | 53 |