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 USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy majors, USC came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC is $38,380. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the philosophy program at USC is $419 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USC was $2,244 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 | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from USC. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from USC in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.