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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy & religious studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 17 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from UW - Madison. This makes it the #79 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UW - Madison. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UW - Madison does not offer an online option for its philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy & religious studies from UW - Madison in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Philosophy & Religious Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 77 |
| Religious Studies | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,571 |
| Communication & Journalism | 754 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 586 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 456 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 236 |
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