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 UIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $21,824. This is less than $31,618, which is the national median of all philosophy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of philosophy bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 4 |
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