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Philosophy in Texas

Philosophy Schools in Texas

455 Philosophy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 111th most popular major in the state out of a total 928 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Texas

Philosophy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 328
Master’s Degree 74
Associate Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a philosophy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.6%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Texas

There are 1,520 people in the state and 23,100 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Texas

In this state, philosophy grads earn an average of $87,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 83% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students get financical aid.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,257.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,489 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,205.

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Rice University

Houston
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,091. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,911.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,007. 83% of the teachers are full time.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $12,911. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA.

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Philosophy Careers in TX

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $75,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Ethics 2

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