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 KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at KU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from KU. This makes it the #54 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 philosophy majors earned their bachelor's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 88% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from KU in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 11 |
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