by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The philosophy major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 275% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 philosophy majors earned their bachelor's degree from Amherst. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its philosophy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.