192 Full-time Master's in Philosophy in United States

The Philosophy, MA at The University of Alabama will be the only graduate philosophy program in the state of Alabama and will provide students at The University of Alabama and from the state of Alabama the opportunity for graduate study in philosophy.  

Our department cannot afford to fund M.A. students and we do not want students to personally pay for their degrees. Learn more with Philosophy from University of Connecticut.

The Philosophy M.A. at Kent State University provides an intensive exploration of diverse traditions and methods. This two-year, full-time programme is delivered in person at the Kent Campus. It offers a pluralistic approach, preparing students for doctoral study or advanced professional careers through rigorous research.

Complete a master’s degree while gaining practical experience in teaching through the Magis Catholic Teacher Corps. The program at Creighton University is dedicated to the formation of enthusiastic, faith-filled, and highly motivated teachers in direct service to Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the greater Midwest. 

The M.A. program in Philosophy at Boston College offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the history of philosophy and to work on topics as diverse as, for instance, Aristotelian naturalism, Medieval theories of language, Kantian views of space and time, theories of race, and contemporary debates at the intersection of science, ethics, law, and religion.

Since 1979, when the Philosophy Department at Bowling Green State University began teaching its MA in Applied Philosophy, its graduate program has occupied a unique place in North American philosophy.

The Azrieli-Revel Dual Degree program at Yeshiva University is designed to provide aspiring Jewish educators with high-level professional preparation in both methods and content, by combining the discipline of pedagogy in Jewish graduate education at Azrieli with the acquisition of a level of expertise in academic Jewish studies at Revel.

The Philosophy programme at the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides students with rigorous analytical training over its standard duration. It focuses on developing critical thinking and logical reasoning skills within a world-class academic environment.

The Philosophy programme at University of Minnesota is a postgraduate degree designed for professionals seeking advanced expertise. This public study mode course offers two distinct pathways, including a thesis option, to enhance your credentials. It provides rigorous academic training for those outside the field.

The graduate program in Philosophy at University of California, Davis, is a small, collegial, and supportive program with a largely analytic orientation.

Ask Philosophy fundamental questions about reality, value, and knowledge, and develop your analytical skills at Brandeis University.

The Philosophy program at Gonzaga University is the ideal graduate degree for anyone who wants to challenge the norm while asking the “big questions” of existence.

The Philosophy M.A. at Northern Illinois University is a prestigious postgraduate programme focusing on contemporary analytic philosophy. This full-time degree offers specialisations in ethics and metaphysics. Students benefit from funding opportunities and a strong record of placement into leading doctoral programmes.

The Philosophy programme at the University of Oregon offers a pluralistic approach to the history of thought. Students can pursue this degree through full-time study on campus, exploring diverse perspectives from ethics to environmentalism. This undergraduate course prepares learners for a range of professional paths.

The comprehensive Philosophy program at the University of Georgia covers all major study areas. Approaches include historical study, phenomenology, linguistic and logical analysis, with special strengths in metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of mind.

The study of Philosophy has been hailed in the media as the superstar of the humanities for producing graduates skilled in critical reasoning and creative problem solving. Where better to study this in-demand discipline than Fordham University, where we’ve been teaching philosophy for more than 150 years?

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Memphis offers a comprehensive and balanced program of study leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Philosophy. 

The Master of Arts in Philosophy at San Diego State University provides advanced training in philosophical reasoning. This 30-unit postgraduate programme, delivered in a public study mode, prepares students for doctoral research or professional careers through disciplined reflection on profound intellectual questions.

Those who wish to pursue an advanced degree in other disciplines or professions will find that the Philosophy at Texas Tech University provides an excellent springboard. 

The Philosophy M.A. at Eastern Michigan University is a public programme designed to explore systemic injustice and diverse traditions. Students can choose from three distinct completion streams over the course of their studies. This flexible degree type offers a pluralistic approach to methodology and social justice issues.