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 GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 51 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of philosophy bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 17 |
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