by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UPenn was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 1 |
| Best Philosophy Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 202 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 199 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UPenn. This makes it the #54 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #67 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 UPenn is $73,053. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UPenn, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $73,595 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,933 for all philosophy majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the philosophy program at UPenn is $745 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPenn was $1,871 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
Learn more about UPenn tuition and fees.
Of the 202 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from UPenn in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from UPenn in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.