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. We've also included details on how University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from University of Arizona. This makes it the #66 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona is $34,289. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $825 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about University of Arizona tuition and fees.
Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from University of Arizona in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were 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 University of Arizona with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Of the 7 philosophy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Arizona, about 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.