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. In addition, we cover how Swarthmore ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The philosophy major at Swarthmore 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, Swarthmore College handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Swarthmore was $1,938 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,992 | $61,992 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
| Books and Supplies | $760 | $760 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,964 | $18,964 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,967 | $1,967 |
Learn more about Swarthmore tuition and fees.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from Swarthmore in 2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Swarthmore College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.