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. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at Carnegie Mellon 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, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #33 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Carnegie Mellon paid an average of $865 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,260 | $62,260 |
| Fees | $1,014 | $1,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,468 | $17,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Carnegie Mellon. About 24% of these graduates were women and the other 76% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Carnegie Mellon philosophy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Philosophy from Carnegie Mellon in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.