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. In addition, we cover how Emory ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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Emory was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for philosophy majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 13 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emory University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Emory. This makes it the #80 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Emory was $2,497 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
Learn more about Emory tuition and fees.
The philosophy program at Emory awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Emory 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 Emory Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from Emory in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory 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 Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 25 |
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