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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy & religious studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from UofM. This makes it the #185 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $355 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UofM. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UofM offers online option in its philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UofM. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at University of Memphis.
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 | 29 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 181 |
| Social Sciences | 150 |
| English Language & Literature | 122 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 115 |
| History | 59 |
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