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, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at Northwestern is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Northwestern. This makes it the #100 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Northwestern. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.