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 Temple ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Temple was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 45 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Temple. This makes it the #115 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Temple go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,648 a year. This is less than $31,618, which is the national median of all philosophy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $833 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,023 | $36,280 |
| Fees | $968 | $968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,968 | $16,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,466 | $4,466 |
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Of the 17 philosophy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Temple, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Temple 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 Temple Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Philosophy from Temple in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% 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 Temple 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Temple University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
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