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. We've also included details on how UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UofSC. This makes it the #115 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 UofSC is $30,936. This is less than $31,618, which is the national median of all philosophy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from UofSC. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 2 |
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