by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 23 U.S. colleges awarded 360 degrees and certificates in Other Philosophy. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 89% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Other Philosophy Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,030 one year after completing, rising to $60,179 after four years.
A major in Other Philosophy involves the study of Philosophy, Other. Any Instructional Program In Philosophy Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other philosophy draws strong interest, with 360 degrees awarded annually. 23 colleges award other philosophy degrees, an average of 16 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 191.
By level, the 360 awards include 319 bachelor’s degrees, 17 master’s degrees and 24 doctorates.
Women earned 54% of other philosophy degrees and certificates in the latest year (195 of 360). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (160) and Asian (61), and international students earned 32.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Other Philosophy Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for doctorates. It also ranks other philosophy schools within 2 states. In all, 23 colleges offer other philosophy programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Philosophy Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other philosophy credential is the bachelor’s degree: 319 of the 360 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other philosophy call most for Reading Comprehension, Instructing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Philosophy and Theology, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Speech Clarity, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an other philosophy degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 319 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 17 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 24 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other philosophy, at 73.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 73.8% |
| Master’s degree | 13.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 12.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other Philosophy, with an average median salary of $71,584; the strongest outlook belongs to Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, at 3.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Philosophy Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Professor and College Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other philosophy, at 1,031,835.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,031,835 | 3.7% |
Other Philosophy graduates earn a median $35,030 one year after completing their program, $60,179 after four years and $56,416 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,030 |
| 4 years | $60,179 |
| 5 years | $56,416 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other philosophy, with a median salary of $71,584.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
Other Philosophy has 4 similar majors in the Philosophy & Religious Studies field, which together award 9,048 degrees a year; the largest are Philosophy (8,635), Applied and Professional Ethics (256) and Ethics (138). Browse all Philosophy & Religious Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,635 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 256 |
| Ethics | 138 |
| Logic | 19 |
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