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UMCP was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for philosophy & religious studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 12 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is an increase of 73% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 philosophy & religious studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UMCP philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
Philosophy & Religious Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 68 |
| Religious Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,544 |
| Communication & Journalism | 536 |
| English Language & Literature | 145 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 123 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 106 |
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