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. In addition, we cover how ASU - Tempe ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #66 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $40,286. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $25,197 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,933 for all philosophy majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $808 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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The philosophy program at ASU - Tempe awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ASU - Tempe 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 ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from ASU - Tempe in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 9 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 5 |
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