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Philosophy at Utah Valley University

If you plan to study Philosophy, take a look at what Utah Valley University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Utah Valley University sits in Orem, UT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 philosophy degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University.

Studying Online at Utah Valley University

Many students take online classes at Utah Valley University. Among 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) studied exclusively online and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Philosophy Rankings at Utah Valley University

These rankings give you a sense of how Utah Valley University’s Philosophy program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 10
Best Value	Utah	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#8 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#30 of 183
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#151 of 185

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 10
Best Value	Utah	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#8 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#30 of 183
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#151 of 185

Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from Utah Valley University

Graduates of Utah Valley University’s Philosophy program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,897

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy graduates from Utah Valley University is $15,636.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at Utah Valley University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Philosophy graduates at Utah Valley University are 33% women (5) and 67% men (10).

Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Utah Valley University

Of the 15 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at Utah Valley University, 33% were women (5) and 67% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, below the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Utah Valley University

The Philosophy program at Utah Valley University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Philosophy	15

Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates

Students who finish Philosophy program at Utah Valley University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Philosophy majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Mathematicians	$66,238
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$40,564

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.