by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Philosophy Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Philosophy Master's Degree Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for philosophy students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in philosophy needs to look into San Francisco State University. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from San Francisco State University
Explore all the Best Philosophy Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 183 | 5 |
| Oregon | 158 | 5 |
| Nevada | 105 | 3 |
| Hawaii | 85 | 1 |
One of 3 majors within the Philosophy & Religious Studies area of study, Philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 95 |
| Other Philosophy | 4 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 60 |
| Religious Studies | 54 |