by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Cornell is in the top 1% of the country for philosophy students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 2 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Cornell. This makes it the #66 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 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 | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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The philosophy program at Cornell awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in philosophy from Cornell. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 4 |
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