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 USF Tampa ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 49 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from USF Tampa. This makes it the #115 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,168 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USF Tampa was $577 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
Learn more about USF Tampa tuition and fees.
The philosophy program at USF Tampa awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.