US Programs
This page lists terminal MA program in philosophy in the US that offer substantial funding, which I define on the About page. If the program has a * before its name, that means I don't have evidence that the program's funding typically includes a 50%+ tuition waiver.
Last updated July 15, 2024
Last updated July 15, 2024
Bowling Green State University
"Funding available for MA students involves two years of full tuition scholarships and a $15,000/year TA stipend.” (Via email from Brandon Warmke, DGS)
"Funding available for MA students involves two years of full tuition scholarships and a $15,000/year TA stipend.” (Via email from Brandon Warmke, DGS)
*Brandeis University
"Most students qualify for some financial aid. In addition, the department offers several teaching assistantships to incoming candidates, thus helping defray the cost of graduate study in philosophy." (website)
"Most students qualify for some financial aid. In addition, the department offers several teaching assistantships to incoming candidates, thus helping defray the cost of graduate study in philosophy." (website)
Cal State Los Angeles
"The Department has several graduate assistantships for which graduate students in good standing are eligible." (website)
"The Department has several graduate assistantships for which graduate students in good standing are eligible." (website)
Carnegie Mellon University
"The Philosophy Department offers qualified MA students up to a 50% tuition fellowship, added to whatever outside fellowships or other tuition awards the student has gained on her or his own. In addition, qualified M.A. students have the opportunity to serve as teaching assistants or graders for undergraduate courses, for a stipend rate set annually by the department. In the 2015-2016 academic year, by TAing or grading one course per term for each of two terms, an M.A. student earns $8,000 in stipend. In addition, the department provides approximately $1,100 to cover the cost of a Carnegie Mellon health insurance policy." (website)
"The Philosophy Department offers qualified MA students up to a 50% tuition fellowship, added to whatever outside fellowships or other tuition awards the student has gained on her or his own. In addition, qualified M.A. students have the opportunity to serve as teaching assistants or graders for undergraduate courses, for a stipend rate set annually by the department. In the 2015-2016 academic year, by TAing or grading one course per term for each of two terms, an M.A. student earns $8,000 in stipend. In addition, the department provides approximately $1,100 to cover the cost of a Carnegie Mellon health insurance policy." (website)
Central European University (US-accredited)
"Merit based financial aid is distributed among the applicants to the Philosophy MA programs. Financial aid includes (partial) tuition waivers and monthly stipends. We aim to accept about 20-25 students a year.
In the current academic year (2023/24) 75% of our MA students receive monthly stipends, amounting to 3000-7500 Eur/year (3200-8000 USD). There is no obligation to TA. MA students also receive tuition waivers, on average amounting to 75% percent of the 12,000 Eur/ (12.700 USD) year tuition fee."
"Merit based financial aid is distributed among the applicants to the Philosophy MA programs. Financial aid includes (partial) tuition waivers and monthly stipends. We aim to accept about 20-25 students a year.
In the current academic year (2023/24) 75% of our MA students receive monthly stipends, amounting to 3000-7500 Eur/year (3200-8000 USD). There is no obligation to TA. MA students also receive tuition waivers, on average amounting to 75% percent of the 12,000 Eur/ (12.700 USD) year tuition fee."
Colorado State University
"Currently the department brings in either six or seven graduate students each year and funds each student by means of a two-year Graduate Teaching Assistantship package. Graduate Teaching Assistants receive a full tuition waiver, an annual stipend, and a health insurance allowance for the academic year. For 2023-2024, the annual stipend is $16,938." (Via email from Erik Lang Harris, Colorado State Philosophy DGS.)
"Currently the department brings in either six or seven graduate students each year and funds each student by means of a two-year Graduate Teaching Assistantship package. Graduate Teaching Assistants receive a full tuition waiver, an annual stipend, and a health insurance allowance for the academic year. For 2023-2024, the annual stipend is $16,938." (Via email from Erik Lang Harris, Colorado State Philosophy DGS.)
Eastern Michigan University
"The Philosophy Program offers eight Graduate Assistantships, some of which are designated as teaching assistantships. Each assistantship carries a stipend of approximately $2,100.00 per semester. These graduate assistantships provide a tuition and differential tuition scholarship for up to 5 credit hours during the Fall semester, and another 4 credit hours during the Winter semester if employed for the Winter as well. This award does not pay mandatory fees (general fee, student center fee and technology fee), new student record initiation fee, registration fee, late registration fee, drop fees or late fees applied when bills are not paid.
"The Program also offers the Stephen G. Cassar Endowed Scholarship for graduate students in the Philosophy program. Minimum GPA is 3.5 for consideration for this scholarship." (via email from Kate Mehuron, Graduate Coordinator)
"The Philosophy Program offers eight Graduate Assistantships, some of which are designated as teaching assistantships. Each assistantship carries a stipend of approximately $2,100.00 per semester. These graduate assistantships provide a tuition and differential tuition scholarship for up to 5 credit hours during the Fall semester, and another 4 credit hours during the Winter semester if employed for the Winter as well. This award does not pay mandatory fees (general fee, student center fee and technology fee), new student record initiation fee, registration fee, late registration fee, drop fees or late fees applied when bills are not paid.
"The Program also offers the Stephen G. Cassar Endowed Scholarship for graduate students in the Philosophy program. Minimum GPA is 3.5 for consideration for this scholarship." (via email from Kate Mehuron, Graduate Coordinator)
Florida State University
"In recent years, we have offered teaching assistantships or fellowships to all admitted students, including those admitted for the terminal MA, with the package including a tuition waiver, health insurance, and a stipend. The stipend amount for MA students is the same as that for Ph.D. students." (Via email from Randolph Clarke, FSU Philosophy DGS.
"In recent years, we have offered teaching assistantships or fellowships to all admitted students, including those admitted for the terminal MA, with the package including a tuition waiver, health insurance, and a stipend. The stipend amount for MA students is the same as that for Ph.D. students." (Via email from Randolph Clarke, FSU Philosophy DGS.
Georgia State University
"The Department offers a funding package to every graduate student it admits, and every funding package includes subsidized health insurance and a full waiver of tuition. … Students must still pay fees, about $660/semester. … Every year, the Department offers fellowships in each of its three areas of strength: Neurophilosophy/Phil of Mind, Social and Political Philosophy, and History of Philosophy, as well as a WellStar Fellowship in Biomedical Ethics and the Altman Social Justice Scholarship, each of which includes an annual stipend of $15,000. … All other students receive an assistantship, which typically includes a stipend of at least $10,000 each year … and we support many students over the summer. The Department also offers several Munster Conference Awards of at least $500 to support students who travel to professional conferences to present their work.” (via email from Eddy Nahmias, Professor and Chair)
"The Department offers a funding package to every graduate student it admits, and every funding package includes subsidized health insurance and a full waiver of tuition. … Students must still pay fees, about $660/semester. … Every year, the Department offers fellowships in each of its three areas of strength: Neurophilosophy/Phil of Mind, Social and Political Philosophy, and History of Philosophy, as well as a WellStar Fellowship in Biomedical Ethics and the Altman Social Justice Scholarship, each of which includes an annual stipend of $15,000. … All other students receive an assistantship, which typically includes a stipend of at least $10,000 each year … and we support many students over the summer. The Department also offers several Munster Conference Awards of at least $500 to support students who travel to professional conferences to present their work.” (via email from Eddy Nahmias, Professor and Chair)
*George Mason University
“MA students at George Mason have several options available for funding. The Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy hires an editorial assistant each year, which pays around $10,000, and the Department hires some grad students as graders in undergraduate courses. Some out-of-state students are eligible for tuition discounts, and students from Virginia are eligible for a generous ($5000) scholarship from the Alexandria Scottish Rite Masons, for which the Department nominates recipients.” (Via email from Ted Kinnaman, George Mason Philosophy Chair)
“MA students at George Mason have several options available for funding. The Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy hires an editorial assistant each year, which pays around $10,000, and the Department hires some grad students as graders in undergraduate courses. Some out-of-state students are eligible for tuition discounts, and students from Virginia are eligible for a generous ($5000) scholarship from the Alexandria Scottish Rite Masons, for which the Department nominates recipients.” (Via email from Ted Kinnaman, George Mason Philosophy Chair)
George Washington University
“Every application received before February 1 will be considered for a tuition award that ranges from smaller amounts to approximately 60-70% of the tuition. The department also has some need for graduate assistants, who receive a per semester salary and provide limited grading/instructional support for undergraduate philosophy classes. For most classes, the salary is $3250 per term. Priority is given to applicants with background in philosophy and a strong undergraduate GPA..” (Via email from Laura Papish, George Washington Philosophy DGS)
“Every application received before February 1 will be considered for a tuition award that ranges from smaller amounts to approximately 60-70% of the tuition. The department also has some need for graduate assistants, who receive a per semester salary and provide limited grading/instructional support for undergraduate philosophy classes. For most classes, the salary is $3250 per term. Priority is given to applicants with background in philosophy and a strong undergraduate GPA..” (Via email from Laura Papish, George Washington Philosophy DGS)
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
“A limited number of graduate assistantships are available for new or returning students each academic year. […] Each assistantship includes a $9,000 stipend, health and dental insurance, and a waiver of most tuition fees.” (website)
“A limited number of graduate assistantships are available for new or returning students each academic year. […] Each assistantship includes a $9,000 stipend, health and dental insurance, and a waiver of most tuition fees.” (website)
Kent State University
"The department offers 4-5 graduate assistantships for incoming MA students each year on a competitive basis. Assistantships are for two years, assuming satisfactory performance in the program, and include a stipend of $14,000 per year, a full tuition waiver covering up to 15 credit hours per semester (including out-of-state tuition), heavily subsidized health insurance, and workers compensation." (via email from Gina Zavota, Graduate Coordinator, 7/6/2022)
"The department offers 4-5 graduate assistantships for incoming MA students each year on a competitive basis. Assistantships are for two years, assuming satisfactory performance in the program, and include a stipend of $14,000 per year, a full tuition waiver covering up to 15 credit hours per semester (including out-of-state tuition), heavily subsidized health insurance, and workers compensation." (via email from Gina Zavota, Graduate Coordinator, 7/6/2022)
Louisiana State University
"Students get a tuition waiver and and ( I believe) $12,000 per year TA stipend. We admit 5-6 funded students per year." (Via email from Deborah Goldgaber, Director, LSU Ethics Institute 10/29/2021)
"Students get a tuition waiver and and ( I believe) $12,000 per year TA stipend. We admit 5-6 funded students per year." (Via email from Deborah Goldgaber, Director, LSU Ethics Institute 10/29/2021)
Loyola Marymount University
“The Department awards one Graduate Assistantship each year. An assistantship is awarded for a two-year period. In addition, Graduate Grants, ranging from one-quarter to one-half tuition, are awarded by the Department. Currently, every student enrolled in the program is receiving significant financial assistance.” (website)
“The Department awards one Graduate Assistantship each year. An assistantship is awarded for a two-year period. In addition, Graduate Grants, ranging from one-quarter to one-half tuition, are awarded by the Department. Currently, every student enrolled in the program is receiving significant financial assistance.” (website)
Miami University (Ohio)
"A limited number of graduate assistantships are available on a competitive basis. These carry a work expectation of approximately 15-20 hours per week assisting a faculty member. In 2014-2015 assistantships are $11,660 plus remission of tuition costs. In addition, there is an opportunity to receive a summer scholarship for summer study after one has been a graduate assistant during the regular academic year; this scholarship ($1800 in 2014) involves no work duties, but students who wish to receive it must meet the department's requirements for full-time summer study." (website)
"A limited number of graduate assistantships are available on a competitive basis. These carry a work expectation of approximately 15-20 hours per week assisting a faculty member. In 2014-2015 assistantships are $11,660 plus remission of tuition costs. In addition, there is an opportunity to receive a summer scholarship for summer study after one has been a graduate assistant during the regular academic year; this scholarship ($1800 in 2014) involves no work duties, but students who wish to receive it must meet the department's requirements for full-time summer study." (website)
Michigan State University
"Each year the Department sets aside a number of Graduate Assistantships for entering students. In the current academic year, graduate assistants received a total financial package of at least $21,523 for a level 1, ½-time assistantship. This package includes a waiver of up to nine credit hours tuition each term, health insurance coverage, and for out-of-state students, waiver of out-of-state tuition." (website)
"Each year the Department sets aside a number of Graduate Assistantships for entering students. In the current academic year, graduate assistants received a total financial package of at least $21,523 for a level 1, ½-time assistantship. This package includes a waiver of up to nine credit hours tuition each term, health insurance coverage, and for out-of-state students, waiver of out-of-state tuition." (website)
Northern Illinois University
"The department is typically able to award four or five graduate assistantships to each incoming class. Each assistantship provides a tuition waiver plus a yearly stipend. The stipend for the 2023-24 academic year is roughly $15,300, and the tuition waiver covers the portion of tuition calculated as the instructional charge. Graduate assistantships are renewable for a second year, provided that the student makes good academic progress and conforms to other university policies governing graduate assistantships. Graduate assistants are assigned indirect instructional duties, which typically include grading, tutoring, proctoring exams, and holding office hours." (website)
"The department is typically able to award four or five graduate assistantships to each incoming class. Each assistantship provides a tuition waiver plus a yearly stipend. The stipend for the 2023-24 academic year is roughly $15,300, and the tuition waiver covers the portion of tuition calculated as the instructional charge. Graduate assistantships are renewable for a second year, provided that the student makes good academic progress and conforms to other university policies governing graduate assistantships. Graduate assistants are assigned indirect instructional duties, which typically include grading, tutoring, proctoring exams, and holding office hours." (website)
Ohio University
"Ohio University’s M.A. program in philosophy typically offers four Teaching Assistantships to each incoming class. The Assistantships include a $10,880 stipend and a full tuition waiver. The full tuition waiver does not cover various additional fees totaling roughly $760 per semester. It also does not cover the health insurance premium of $818 per semester. Students who have their own health insurance coverage may apply for a waiver from the latter fee. The figures quoted herein are based on the rates for the 2015-2016 academic year." (via James Petrik, Ohio University Philosophy Grad Chair)
"Ohio University’s M.A. program in philosophy typically offers four Teaching Assistantships to each incoming class. The Assistantships include a $10,880 stipend and a full tuition waiver. The full tuition waiver does not cover various additional fees totaling roughly $760 per semester. It also does not cover the health insurance premium of $818 per semester. Students who have their own health insurance coverage may apply for a waiver from the latter fee. The figures quoted herein are based on the rates for the 2015-2016 academic year." (via James Petrik, Ohio University Philosophy Grad Chair)
Oklahoma State University
"Admitted students typically serve as Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs):
"Admitted students typically serve as Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs):
- GTAs currently receive a $17,210 stipend per year for 2 years, in addition to a full tuition waiver.
- GTAs have teaching responsibilities, which include grading and leading discussion sections (1 course per semester).
- GTAs have access to a personal computer and private space in a shared office.
- Financial assistance is available for PhD program application fees (typically 5 applications are covered per student).
- There are also opportunities for conference travel funding." (website)
San Francisco State University
"For in-state residents State University Grants cover almost all of tuition. Out-of-state applicants can apply for the Provost Scholar Award, which reduces tuition to the (very low) in-state level. All students may apply for additional funding in the form of Philosophy Graduate Student Tuition Scholarships, Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholarships, positions as Teaching Assistants or Teaching Associates, as well as other university-, system-, and state-wide awards." (via email from David Landy, SFSU Philosophy Graduate Coordinator)
"For in-state residents State University Grants cover almost all of tuition. Out-of-state applicants can apply for the Provost Scholar Award, which reduces tuition to the (very low) in-state level. All students may apply for additional funding in the form of Philosophy Graduate Student Tuition Scholarships, Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholarships, positions as Teaching Assistants or Teaching Associates, as well as other university-, system-, and state-wide awards." (via email from David Landy, SFSU Philosophy Graduate Coordinator)
San Jose State University
"Our department offers all Philosophy M.A. students the opportunity to work as Instructional Student Assistants from their first semester onward. We guarantee 50 hours of work per semester at a rate of 19 USD per hour, but more work is usually available. In addition, the department frequently employs M.A. students as Teaching Associates who co-teach lower-division philosophy courses on their own. M.A. students who work as Teaching Associates are offered a full tuition remission for the semester in which they teach. Most of our students also qualify for financial aid." (via email from Étienne Brown, Co-Director of Graduate Programs)
"Our department offers all Philosophy M.A. students the opportunity to work as Instructional Student Assistants from their first semester onward. We guarantee 50 hours of work per semester at a rate of 19 USD per hour, but more work is usually available. In addition, the department frequently employs M.A. students as Teaching Associates who co-teach lower-division philosophy courses on their own. M.A. students who work as Teaching Associates are offered a full tuition remission for the semester in which they teach. Most of our students also qualify for financial aid." (via email from Étienne Brown, Co-Director of Graduate Programs)
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
"The number of assistantships available in any one year is a function of the enrollment in the courses in which assistants work and the financial position of the University divisions which support the program. M.A. candidates are usually offered only quarter-time appointments (25% assignment averaging 10 hours per week) ... A tuition waiver is included with either half- or quarter-time appointments. However, the student must pay the “fees” portion of the “tuition & fees” semester expense." (website)
"The number of assistantships available in any one year is a function of the enrollment in the courses in which assistants work and the financial position of the University divisions which support the program. M.A. candidates are usually offered only quarter-time appointments (25% assignment averaging 10 hours per week) ... A tuition waiver is included with either half- or quarter-time appointments. However, the student must pay the “fees” portion of the “tuition & fees” semester expense." (website)
Texas State University
"We are currently able to fund eight Graduate Instructional Assistantships (GIAs) and one Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA). Funding for GIAs starts at $13,500 for 9 months, and funding for the GRA starts at $24000 spread over 12 months. Out-of-state and international students who receive GIA or GRA funding, or a scholarship of at least $1000 per year qualify for in-state tuition and fees." (Via email from Anthony Cross, Texas State Philosophy Department Graduate Adviser.)
"We are currently able to fund eight Graduate Instructional Assistantships (GIAs) and one Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA). Funding for GIAs starts at $13,500 for 9 months, and funding for the GRA starts at $24000 spread over 12 months. Out-of-state and international students who receive GIA or GRA funding, or a scholarship of at least $1000 per year qualify for in-state tuition and fees." (Via email from Anthony Cross, Texas State Philosophy Department Graduate Adviser.)
Texas Tech University
"The philosophy department typically awards 9 or 10 Teaching Assistantships. Stipends are commensurate with duties. They range from $12,000 to $13,000. ... Teaching Assistantships also include fee waivers that considerably reduce the cost of registration." (website)
"The philosophy department typically awards 9 or 10 Teaching Assistantships. Stipends are commensurate with duties. They range from $12,000 to $13,000. ... Teaching Assistantships also include fee waivers that considerably reduce the cost of registration." (website)
Tufts University
"No tuition is paid during the student’s second year of study … We provide partial tuition remissions to most of our successful applicants who demonstrate financial need. The average tuition remission is about 60% of the total tuition cost … After their first semester in the program, students in good academic standing can apply for a Teaching Assistantship. These are granted on a course-by-course basis and currently pay slightly more than $4,200 per course (or, when a course breaks into discussion sections, per section, though students rarely are assigned more than one section per semester)." (website)
"No tuition is paid during the student’s second year of study … We provide partial tuition remissions to most of our successful applicants who demonstrate financial need. The average tuition remission is about 60% of the total tuition cost … After their first semester in the program, students in good academic standing can apply for a Teaching Assistantship. These are granted on a course-by-course basis and currently pay slightly more than $4,200 per course (or, when a course breaks into discussion sections, per section, though students rarely are assigned more than one section per semester)." (website)
University of Arkansas
"Departmental teaching assistantships are available. For 2020-2021 the stipend is $12,500, plus tuition waiver. Graduate assistants usually teach Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, or Logic. Applications for assistantships must be received by March 25 for consideration for the following fall." (website)
"Departmental teaching assistantships are available. For 2020-2021 the stipend is $12,500, plus tuition waiver. Graduate assistants usually teach Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, or Logic. Applications for assistantships must be received by March 25 for consideration for the following fall." (website)
University of Florida
"The Philosophy Department at University of Florida currently admits 4 to 5 new MA students each year with funding. Funding is by means of Teaching Assistantships that provide an annual stipend of $13,750 and a tuition waiver covering full time enrollment (3 classes) enabling the completion of the MA in two years. (Students are responsible for some fees other than tuition.) The duties assigned by a Teaching Assistantship normally include responsibility for 3 weekly discussion sections of about 20 students each under the supervision of the main instructor, who determines specific responsibilities regarding office hours and grading." (Via email from Robert D'Amico, Florida Philosophy Graduate Coordinator.)
"The Philosophy Department at University of Florida currently admits 4 to 5 new MA students each year with funding. Funding is by means of Teaching Assistantships that provide an annual stipend of $13,750 and a tuition waiver covering full time enrollment (3 classes) enabling the completion of the MA in two years. (Students are responsible for some fees other than tuition.) The duties assigned by a Teaching Assistantship normally include responsibility for 3 weekly discussion sections of about 20 students each under the supervision of the main instructor, who determines specific responsibilities regarding office hours and grading." (Via email from Robert D'Amico, Florida Philosophy Graduate Coordinator.)
University of Houston
"Teaching assistantships are usually available for qualified applicants … The teaching assistant award is approximately $12,000 for nine months service, and tuition is remitted, but not any fees. The award also includes an additional $1350 for health insurance coverage." (website)
"Teaching assistantships are usually available for qualified applicants … The teaching assistant award is approximately $12,000 for nine months service, and tuition is remitted, but not any fees. The award also includes an additional $1350 for health insurance coverage." (website)
University of Georgia
"Graduate Assistantships (normally with teaching duties) are available on a competitive basis to both M.A. and Ph.D. students and carry academic year stipends ranging from $13,000 to $16,000. These assistantships include waivers of in-state and out-of-state tuition. The Department is able to award 14-18 assistantships each academic year with 3-6 of these typically going to incoming graduate students." (website)
"Graduate Assistantships (normally with teaching duties) are available on a competitive basis to both M.A. and Ph.D. students and carry academic year stipends ranging from $13,000 to $16,000. These assistantships include waivers of in-state and out-of-state tuition. The Department is able to award 14-18 assistantships each academic year with 3-6 of these typically going to incoming graduate students." (website)
University of Kansas
“The University of Kansas funds students admitted to its MA program, and we make no distinction between Ph.D. and MA students when it comes to funding decisions.” (via Dale Dorsey, Kansas Philosophy Professor)
“The University of Kansas funds students admitted to its MA program, and we make no distinction between Ph.D. and MA students when it comes to funding decisions.” (via Dale Dorsey, Kansas Philosophy Professor)
University of Memphis
"Several assistantships are available for students in the MA program. Assistantships are renewed for the second year for assistants making satisfactory progress in the two year MA program." (website)
"Several assistantships are available for students in the MA program. Assistantships are renewed for the second year for assistants making satisfactory progress in the two year MA program." (website)
University of Missouri St. Louis
"The Department awards a limited number of teaching assistantships per year, and occasionally, faculty who have received grants hire students as their graduate research assistants. These TAships and RAship are competitive. Normally, an assistantship brings with it a full tuition remission and a modest salary. Students who assist in four courses per year now earn $10,000 per year, with opportunities to earn additional money during the summer and the winter intersession." (website)
"The Department awards a limited number of teaching assistantships per year, and occasionally, faculty who have received grants hire students as their graduate research assistants. These TAships and RAship are competitive. Normally, an assistantship brings with it a full tuition remission and a modest salary. Students who assist in four courses per year now earn $10,000 per year, with opportunities to earn additional money during the summer and the winter intersession." (website)
University of Mississippi
"Each year we award four, two-year Teaching Assistantships to incoming graduate students. These feature a 100% tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $10,000. One of the incoming TA's is eligible for a Graduate Honors Fellowship and receives a $12,000 annual stipend." (Via email from Steven Skultety, Mississippi's Philosophy Chair.)
"Each year we award four, two-year Teaching Assistantships to incoming graduate students. These feature a 100% tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $10,000. One of the incoming TA's is eligible for a Graduate Honors Fellowship and receives a $12,000 annual stipend." (Via email from Steven Skultety, Mississippi's Philosophy Chair.)
University of Montana
“The Department awards a limited number of teaching assistantships to qualified students focusing on environmental philosophy, except in rare instances. These carry a stipend of about $9,000 and a tuition waiver.” (website)
“The Department awards a limited number of teaching assistantships to qualified students focusing on environmental philosophy, except in rare instances. These carry a stipend of about $9,000 and a tuition waiver.” (website)
University of North Carolina Charlotte
"Each year our department offers Teaching Assistantships on a competitive basis that pay $14,000/year and offers an in-state tuition benefit equaling $4,337. Both are renewable for up to two years of study. We also have a limited number of summer Teaching Assistantships available on a competitive basis." Via email from Graduate Program Director, 04/27/2022
"Each year our department offers Teaching Assistantships on a competitive basis that pay $14,000/year and offers an in-state tuition benefit equaling $4,337. Both are renewable for up to two years of study. We also have a limited number of summer Teaching Assistantships available on a competitive basis." Via email from Graduate Program Director, 04/27/2022
University of Oklahoma
“We are now offering up to two assistantships per admissions year to MA students. These assistantships currently carry a stipend of approximately $16,000, health insurance, and a tuition waiver.” (website)
“We are now offering up to two assistantships per admissions year to MA students. These assistantships currently carry a stipend of approximately $16,000, health insurance, and a tuition waiver.” (website)
University of Texas El Paso
“We currently fund students both as Teaching Assistants and as Graduate Assistants and have several such students receiving funding.” (via email from Jules Simon, UTEP Philosophy DGS)
“We currently fund students both as Teaching Assistants and as Graduate Assistants and have several such students receiving funding.” (via email from Jules Simon, UTEP Philosophy DGS)
University of Texas San Antonio
"All Philosophy MA students in good standing can compete for Research and Teaching Assistantships."(website)
"All Philosophy MA students in good standing can compete for Research and Teaching Assistantships."(website)
University of Toledo
“Almost all full-time students in the program are given a Teaching Assistantship (funded at competitive levels) and a full tuition fellowship.” (website)
“Almost all full-time students in the program are given a Teaching Assistantship (funded at competitive levels) and a full tuition fellowship.” (website)
University of Utah
"The University of Utah offers terminal MA students 2 years of support at the same level as PhD students. Graduate students currently receive a 9-month stipend of at least $20,000, full tuition and fee waivers for up to 9 credit hours a term, and subsidized health insurance coverage. In their second, third, and fourth semesters, graduate students work in mentored TAships. Terminal MA students are eligible for summer teaching assignments (historically paid at $3,750/class), though priority for these assignments go to more advanced students.” (via email from Matt Haber, Utah Philosophy Department Chair)
"The University of Utah offers terminal MA students 2 years of support at the same level as PhD students. Graduate students currently receive a 9-month stipend of at least $20,000, full tuition and fee waivers for up to 9 credit hours a term, and subsidized health insurance coverage. In their second, third, and fourth semesters, graduate students work in mentored TAships. Terminal MA students are eligible for summer teaching assignments (historically paid at $3,750/class), though priority for these assignments go to more advanced students.” (via email from Matt Haber, Utah Philosophy Department Chair)
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
"All of our students receive tuition waivers. We currently have 18 TA lines at UWM. About half of those are filled by continuing students and the other half are filled by entering students. Each TA receives a stipend of $9075.00 distributed over nine paychecks. We also have a one time Chancellor's Award for all entering students, which is meant to help them with their move. The amount of this award varies from year to year, but it is usually around $1000-$1200 and a bit more for international students. Students can get health insurance, with dental, through the university for $45.50/month for an individual and $113.50/month for a family.” (via Joshua Spencer, UWM Philosophy Graduate Advisor)
"All of our students receive tuition waivers. We currently have 18 TA lines at UWM. About half of those are filled by continuing students and the other half are filled by entering students. Each TA receives a stipend of $9075.00 distributed over nine paychecks. We also have a one time Chancellor's Award for all entering students, which is meant to help them with their move. The amount of this award varies from year to year, but it is usually around $1000-$1200 and a bit more for international students. Students can get health insurance, with dental, through the university for $45.50/month for an individual and $113.50/month for a family.” (via Joshua Spencer, UWM Philosophy Graduate Advisor)
Virginia Tech
“The Philosophy Department awards five graduate teaching assistantships each year. These provide in- and out-of-state tuition remission (except for fees), and a stipend of $24,138 per year (9 month contract). The assistantships are for two years provided sufficient academic progress. Summer teaching is also possible but not guaranteed. The fees are approximately $1,247 per semester; you can arrange to pay them over time rather than all at once via a payroll deduction. VT Also provides a health insurance subsidy rate of 88% for graduate students.“ (via Gil Hersch, Virginia Tech Philosophy Director of Graduate Studies, July 2024)
“The Philosophy Department awards five graduate teaching assistantships each year. These provide in- and out-of-state tuition remission (except for fees), and a stipend of $24,138 per year (9 month contract). The assistantships are for two years provided sufficient academic progress. Summer teaching is also possible but not guaranteed. The fees are approximately $1,247 per semester; you can arrange to pay them over time rather than all at once via a payroll deduction. VT Also provides a health insurance subsidy rate of 88% for graduate students.“ (via Gil Hersch, Virginia Tech Philosophy Director of Graduate Studies, July 2024)
Wayne State University
"A fixed number of graduate teaching assistantships are available for graduate study in philosophy. These assistantships come with full tuition remission for up to 10 credits per semester, health insurance coverage, and a stipend of $20,686 / year (as of 2021-2). Graduate assistantships are available for both MA and PhD students, with a limited number of lines reserved exclusively for MA students." (via email from Eric Hiddleston, Department Chair, Nov. 30, 2021)
"A fixed number of graduate teaching assistantships are available for graduate study in philosophy. These assistantships come with full tuition remission for up to 10 credits per semester, health insurance coverage, and a stipend of $20,686 / year (as of 2021-2). Graduate assistantships are available for both MA and PhD students, with a limited number of lines reserved exclusively for MA students." (via email from Eric Hiddleston, Department Chair, Nov. 30, 2021)
Western Michigan University
"All graduate students who enroll in the Western Michigan University MA program receive funding. While funding packages can vary, the typical full-time Graduate Assistantship includes an annual stipend of approximately $13,000 as well as tuition remission. There are additional opportunities for summer teaching; these positions are competitively awarded and offer a summer stipend of approximately $3,100. The Department also has a range of other funding sources that can be used as additional sources of income. These include both competitively awarded scholarships as well as a range of other paid assignments (grading, assisting with faculty research projects, grant work, administration, and event organizing)." (Via email from Charlie Kurth, WMU Philosophy Director of Graduate Admissions.)
"All graduate students who enroll in the Western Michigan University MA program receive funding. While funding packages can vary, the typical full-time Graduate Assistantship includes an annual stipend of approximately $13,000 as well as tuition remission. There are additional opportunities for summer teaching; these positions are competitively awarded and offer a summer stipend of approximately $3,100. The Department also has a range of other funding sources that can be used as additional sources of income. These include both competitively awarded scholarships as well as a range of other paid assignments (grading, assisting with faculty research projects, grant work, administration, and event organizing)." (Via email from Charlie Kurth, WMU Philosophy Director of Graduate Admissions.)
