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 UC Irvine ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Irvine was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Philosophy Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 30 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UC Irvine. This makes it the #27 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #4 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 UC Irvine is $20,922. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from UC Irvine. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 philosophy majors earned their master's degree from UC Irvine. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of California - Irvine.
More about our data sources and methodologies.