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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Florida State was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 33 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Florida State. This makes it the #54 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at Florida State is $27,072. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Florida State paid an average of $724 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $218 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
Learn more about Florida State tuition and fees.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from Florida State in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Florida State 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 Florida State Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Philosophy from Florida State in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.