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. In addition, we cover how UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 83 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston is $36,581. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $645 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 philosophy majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
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