Philosophy

Note: this example does not account for any scholarships that may be awarded at the time of admission. GSAS offers generous merit- and need-based tuition scholarships for qualified applicants. A list of funding opportunities is provided below. 

*Estimated based on 2025-2026 tuition rates. Rates are subject to change each academic year. For further information about the full cost of attendance, including health insurance, fees, and estimated indirect costs (housing, transportation, etc.), visit Student Financial Services.

At Tufts University, we believe that every qualified applicant should have the opportunity to pursue graduate study, regardless of financial circumstances. We are committed to helping you navigate the financial aspects of your education and strive to make graduate school accessible through a variety of support options.

Scholarships Available for this Program

• Merit- and need-based tuition scholarships for master’s programs: To be considered, be sure to indicate your interest within the Financial Aid section of your application.
• The Future Leaders Fellowship is a full-tuition scholarship for outstanding full-time master’s students and entry-level OTD students. Future Leaders Fellows are selected by the GSAS Dean following their admittance to Tufts.
• Fifth Year Master's Degree Program — current Tufts Undergraduates can enroll in this program which has reduced tuition costs and provides a Financial Aid Match with a graduate tuition scholarship proportional to the undergraduate tuition award at the time of application.
• City Year Corps members, alumni, and staff are eligible to receive a minimum scholarship award of 25% off tuition.

Work Opportunities and Awards

• There are various graduate assistantships and work opportunities available for Master’s students across Tufts. In addition, the Philosophy Department offers work opportunities for Phil MA students, often assisting faculty with courses, grading, etc. These hourly assistantships earn students approximately $4250 per course.
• Students who elect to take the Pedagogy Seminar also receive a $3,000 stipend.
• The Graduate Student Open Access Publishing Fund provides financial support to students who want to publish their work open access.
• The Graduate Student Research Competition provides funding for expenses including equipment, materials, and supplies; research participant compensation; and expenses of travel to conduct research.
• The Graduate Student Conference Reimbursement Fund is available for students to travel to present or attend at a conference or professional meeting.
• The Tisch Library Graduate Fellowship in the Arts & Humanities provides funding for MA, MFA, and PhD students conducting research over the summer.

Visit our Graduate Financial Aid page for information on loans and financing options.

The MA in Philosophy program offers courses in ethics, political and social philosophy (including feminism and philosophy of race), metaphysics, epistemology philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, philosophy of science, aesthetics, continental philosophy (including Nietzsche and phenomenology), and the history of philosophy.