by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at SLU 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, Saint Louis University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from SLU. 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.
Part-time undergraduates at SLU paid an average of $1,830 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 | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees | $984 | $984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,570 | $14,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Learn more about SLU tuition and fees.
Of the 14 philosophy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SLU, about 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SLU 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 SLU Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from SLU in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Saint Louis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4 |
| Religious Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.