Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy
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Education Levels of Philosophy Majors
In 2020-2021, 8,334 bachelor's degrees were awarded to philosophy majors. 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 | 8,334 |
| Master’s Degree | 789 |
| Associate Degree | 425 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 388 |
| Basic Certificate | 63 |
| Graduate Certificate | 43 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Philosophy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy is $28,602. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $25,160 and the high is $33,378.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy is $22,250. 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, $25,513 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,693.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $232.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in philosophy. About 58.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,881 |
| Women | 3,453 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 578 |
| Black or African American | 505 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,296 |
| White | 4,690 |
| International Students | 529 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 736 |
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The philosophy program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 199 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The philosophy program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 155 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 34% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at UCSB. Of these students, 46% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at UC Berkeley. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at USC. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from NYU. About 48% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at UT Austin. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The philosophy program at University of Chicago awarded 67 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from Boston College. Of these students, 41% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UCR. About 44% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The philosophy program at University of California - Santa Cruz awarded 63 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The philosophy program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 62 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The philosophy program at University of Washington - Bothell Campus awarded 62 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at UNC Chapel Hill. About 46% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The philosophy program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 60 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at UW Seattle. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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. The philosophy program at California State University - Long Beach awarded 57 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 39% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from UC Davis. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy from Columbia. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy majors at CU - Boulder. Of these students, 25% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Religious Studies | 6,034 |
| Other Philosophy & Religion | 179 |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 138 |
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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