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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMU is $42,334. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMU, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $54,456 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,933 for all philosophy majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 25 philosophy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SMU 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 SMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
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