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Philosophy Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 465 students earned their Philosophy degrees in TX.

A Philosophy major is the 105th most popular major in this state.

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 365
Master’s Degree 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Associate Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.8%
  • White: 49.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Texas

There are 9,070 people in the state and 137,190 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Texas

Philosophy grads earn an average of $87,240 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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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
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,887. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,489 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 66% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at UD.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#6

Rice University

Houston
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. In their early career, Rice grads earn an average salary of $63,654.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

A typical student attending Texas Tech will pay a net price of $16,194. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

72% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,549. 76% of the teachers are full time. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Philosophy Careers in TX

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Mathematicians 33% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Mathematical Science Professors 15% $74,870
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
Religious Studies 304

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