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 Tulane ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Tulane was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tulane University of Louisiana handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Tulane. This makes it the #41 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tulane go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,032 a year. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Tulane paid an average of $2,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,306 | $61,306 |
| Fees | $4,232 | $4,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,088 | $18,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,620 | $2,620 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Tulane. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Tulane 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 Tulane Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 philosophy majors earned their master's degree from Tulane. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Tulane University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 8 |
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