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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for philosophy. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 101 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 86% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
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.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $35,608. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
The philosophy program at UMCP awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 4 |
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