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Philosophy at University of Southern California

65 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
#3 Overall Quality
Philosophy is one of the majors in the philosophy & religious studies program at University of Southern California.

We'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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Philosophy Degrees Available at USC

USC Philosophy Rankings

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

Popularity of Philosophy at USC

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.

How Much Do Philosophy Graduates from USC Make?

$38,380 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Philosophy Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the philosophy program at USC is $419 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Philosophy from USC Cost?

$68,237 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$35,198 Average Student Debt

USC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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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USC Philosophy Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Does USC Offer an Online BA in Philosophy?

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.

USC Philosophy Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from USC in 2022 were men.

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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.

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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

USC Philosophy Students

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

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