M.A. in Philosophy
at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

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M.A. in Philosophy
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Overview

Offered at the PG level of study by the Carnegie Mellon University, M.A. in Philosophy is one of the top choices among international students around the globe. Students can do this course over a period of 2 years. Plus, candidates must meet the minimum score requirements for aptitude test and English proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo for admissions to the university for M.A. in Philosophy. Also, they must submit all the required documents. When it comes to the expenses of studying this program, the cost is divided into two parts, annual tuition cost and the cost of living. The annual Carnegie Mellon University tuition fee for M.A. in Philosophy is around USD 46,690 (INR 4,481,773). Note that this amount does not include:

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Transportation
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Duration	2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹44.74 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

M.A. in Philosophy

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M.A. in Philosophy
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Fees

Students interested in pursuing a M.A. in Philosophy from Carnegie Mellon University must fulfil the associated monetary requirements that come with the course. The fee structure includes the payment of the first-year tuition fee. Students must also plan for some other costs they may incur associated with living in USA such as rent, food, medical, travel & other expenditures. The cost may vary as per the lifestyle being pursued by the students & some other fees that may be charged by Carnegie Mellon University over the duration of studies. The first year tuition fee for M.A. in Philosophy is around USD 46,690 (INR 4,481,773). For a more detailed fee breakdown regarding the M.A. in Philosophy from Carnegie Mellon University, refer the table given below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 44,73,859

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.8205 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 17ᵗʰ December 2024

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M.A. in Philosophy
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Entry Requirements

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Applicants with a B.A. in philosophy to continue their work in a more focused and advanced way, as well as for students with a B.A. or B.S. in another field who wish to add a concentration in philosophy.

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M.A. in Philosophy
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#19	Art and Design QS, 2026
#89	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#151	Political Sciences ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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M.A. in Philosophy
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Carnegie Mellon University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

26% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Academically oriented

Liberal

Internships3.4

Part time work3

Post study jobs4.4

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4.6

Value for money3.5

Public transportation4.5

Safety4.4

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3

Karshni Mitra Verified Icon

Master of Information Systems Management: Business Intelligence & Data Analytics - Batch of 2023

3.8

Not easy, but memorable and totally worth it.

Tips: The transition was easy if you know what to expect and what not to. You'll do your own chores, cooking, cleaning, laundry, groceries etc. You'll do your own furniture assembly, moving and all that difficult stuff, just like everyone else here. But what you'll gain is experience, friends and learn how to survive on your own. It's all a part of the process of becoming adjusted to life in the US. Good experiences.

Likes (Public transportation): College includes public transport in the fees. Buses, trains, etc. in Pittsburgh, are already included and the connectivity across the city via buses is very convenient. The buses run till late hours in the night, and CMU provides shuttle and campus escorts late into the night when buses are not available.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Chances of permanent immigration/settlement is low since the H1b / Eb2 route has a lot of people from my country, causing extremely high wait times. You can be optimistic, but if things don't work out, have a backup in mind. The US allows you in for study/work realistically, that's all you should expect to be on a visa. If something works out otherwise, I'd call it an optimistic scenario using other routes, not the ground truth.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 105000

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering/MBA (Porto Business School) - Batch of 2026

3.9

Welcoming and open environment.

Tips: There were no major culture shocks apart from the fact that people are more direct in their approach and socialising is more than just an expectation. The culture is very academic and it can get competitive at times. Case studies and presentations are the norm, so you'll have to learn how to be a team player and work with people. There is ongoing support that doesn't subside after the first few days.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1700

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104500

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026Read more

Vaishnavi Sreenivasa Verified Icon

Master of Information System Management - Batch of 2026

4.1

All around academic excellence.

Tips: After moving here, I have not experienced any cultural shift, mostly because I think nobody moving after working for a few years and is from a metro city back in India, the lifestyle remains pretty much the same and there are just some more social rules and regulations to keep in mind that probably take a few days to get used to. I was fortunate enough to get 15% scholarship based on my academic excellence and profile. It gets deducted every semester. I am very satisfied with the course and the university. The institution offers excellent academic rigour with outstanding professors and really well designed courses.

Likes (Public transportation): College students have free public transport and this saves a lot of money as a student. There are plenty of options for public buses from the university to travel anywhere you want in the city. The university itself offers shuttle services for students including late night shuttles for those staying back in college post 10 pm.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Chances of me settling in that country are below average because of visa issues and constant changes being introduced for the visa. I value flexibility with respect to travelling and going back to my home in India and because there is so much uncertainty around the visa.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1575

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 110800

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Computational Data Science (Human-Centered Data Science Concentration) - Batch of 2027

3.8

Great to polish yourself academically.

Tips: Studying here will surely be intense. You will have a heavy work load and you will also feel like you're falling behind. Remember that the process is the same for everyone and there are some helpful campus resources you can always take advantage of. I enjoy classroom discussions and the brand value of studying here is unmatched. Labs are well equipped as well and professors have been very helpful.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1800

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more

Kaamya

Master in Biomedical Engineering and Engineering & Technology Innovation Management - Batch of 2027

3.6

Brought out my potential.

Tips: I would say that I underestimated the workload here and after a semester or so I realised the true intensity of studying. You're also surrounded by some of the smartest and intellectually curious individuals, which certainly helps in broadening your way of thinking. Out of classroom exposure is emphasised as much as within the classrooms so make sure you get a chance to experience it all.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500

Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 89075

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2025Read more

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M.A. in Philosophy
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Highlights

M.A. in Philosophy is offered by Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences under Carnegie Mellon University - USA, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 2 Years.
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