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, and more. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 115% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UH. This makes it the #80 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from UH in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from UH in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 8 |
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