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 NYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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NYU was ranked #12 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 #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Philosophy Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from NYU. This makes it the #33 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.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,359 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NYU paid an average of $1,844 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
Learn more about NYU tuition and fees.
Of the 71 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from NYU in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Philosophy from NYU in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 4 |
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