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, and more. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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The philosophy program at WWU awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 4 |
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