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 UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #33 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,652 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $31,969 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,933 for all philosophy majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from UMN Twin Cities in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in philosophy from UMN Twin Cities. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.