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. In addition, we cover how UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $40,881. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the philosophy program at UT Austin is $202 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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The philosophy program at UT Austin awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from UT Austin in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.