Below are the key facts about graduate study in philosophy at Yale University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Yale University as a strong choice for philosophy, placing at #16 out of 186 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 16 of 186 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 18 |
The following degree levels are available for philosophy at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Yale University awarded 4 master’s degrees in philosophy.
Yale University 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 | $74,044 | $74,044 |
| Fees | $2,325 | $2,325 |
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All of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in philosophy from Yale University were men.
The largest share of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Yale University are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master’s 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 | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Yale University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in philosophy.
Yale University is not yet 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 Yale University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a doctoral in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Yale University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy | 23 |