by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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UW Seattle is in the top 10% of the country for philosophy. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 101 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UW Seattle. This makes it the #115 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,072 a year. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from UW Seattle. About 34% of these graduates were women and the other 66% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle philosophy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Seattle Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in philosophy from UW Seattle. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
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