by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 54 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #80 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #86 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 Santa Cruz is $30,285. This is less than $31,618, which is the national median of all philosophy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $37,571 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,933 for all philosophy majors across the country.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from UC Santa Cruz. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in philosophy from UC Santa Cruz. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
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