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, and more. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at Stanford 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, Stanford University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Stanford. This makes it the #27 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Stanford paid an average of $1,372 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 | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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The philosophy program at Stanford awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Stanford 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 Stanford Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 philosophy majors earned their master's degree from Stanford. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 5 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4 |
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