by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for philosophy students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 92 master's degrees in philosophy during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of philosophy for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for philosophy students working on their master's degree.
The philosophy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Philosophy Master's Degree Schools in New York.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for philosophy students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in philosophy needs to look into Columbia University in the City of New York. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from Columbia University in the City of New York
It is hard to beat Fordham University if you want to pursue a master's degree in philosophy. Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from Fordham University
New York University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in philosophy. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from New York University
Explore all the Best Philosophy Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 39 |
| Maryland | 363 | 6 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 6 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 24 |
One of 4 majors within the Philosophy area of study, Philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethics | 8 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 3 |
