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. In addition, we cover how SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from SDSU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $29,712. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from SDSU. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
The philosophy program at SDSU awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.