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 CSULB ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 59 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from CSULB. This makes it the #115 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from CSULB in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 philosophy majors earned their master's degree from CSULB. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.