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, and more. We've also included details on how Wellesley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at Wellesley is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wellesley paid an average of $2,000 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,000 | $64,000 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,920 | $19,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
Learn more about Wellesley tuition and fees.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from Wellesley in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Wellesley 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 Wellesley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Wellesley College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.