Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy
Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,543 people earned their bachelor's degree in philosophy. This makes it the 61st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,543 |
| Master’s Degree | 846 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 399 |
| Associate Degree | 360 |
| Basic Certificate | 133 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy is $31,618. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,195 to a high of $38,256.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy is $20,933. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,236 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,523.
The median monthly payment of a philosophy graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $249.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in philosophy. About 58.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,409 |
| Women | 3,134 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 569 |
| Black or African American | 412 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,198 |
| White | 4,198 |
| International Students | 549 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 617 |
Most Popular Philosophy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 800 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for philosophy students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UPenn. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 31,618.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UCLA. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 31,618.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UCSB. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Data shows that UCSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,618.
The 4th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UC Berkeley. About 38% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley philosophy graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,618.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from USC. Of these students, 44% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy at University of Southern California make a median salary of 31,618.
New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from NYU. About 41% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,618.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UT Austin. About 40% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin philosophy graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,618.
University of Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UChicago. About 26% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Chicago philosophy graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,618.
Boston College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from Boston College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy at Boston College make a median salary of 31,618.
University of California - Riverside is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UCR. About 52% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,618.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UC Santa Cruz. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. University of California - Santa Cruz philosophy graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,618.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UW - Madison. Of these students, 43% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 31,618.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UW Bothell. Of these students, 88% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW Bothell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,618.
The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 42% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill philosophy graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,618.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from U-M. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,618.
The 15th most popular school in the country for philosophy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UW Seattle. About 48% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,618.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from CSULB. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Data shows that CSULB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,618.
University of California - Davis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UC Davis. Of these students, 51% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 31,618.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from Columbia. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 31,618.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from CU - Boulder. About 34% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in philosophy at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 31,618.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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