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, and more. In addition, we cover how UChicago ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy majors, UChicago came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 5 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UChicago. This makes it the #115 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UChicago was $2,127 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 77 philosophy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UChicago, about 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from UChicago in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago 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 University of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.