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 Franciscan U ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Franciscan U was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 57 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Franciscan University of Steubenville handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Franciscan U. This makes it the #12 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Franciscan U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,165 a year. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Franciscan U paid an average of $1,035 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 | $32,070 | $32,070 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,540 | $9,540 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,870 | $1,870 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Franciscan U. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Franciscan U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Franciscan U 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 Franciscan U Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in philosophy from Franciscan U. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Franciscan U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a associate's degree in philosophy from Franciscan U. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a associate's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 9 |
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