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. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Philosophy Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 75 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Texas State. This makes it the #41 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 Texas State is $27,893. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
The philosophy program at Texas State awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from Texas State in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.