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 Baylor ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 26 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 125% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Baylor. This makes it the #80 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Baylor. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Baylor are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Baylor 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 Baylor Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 37 |
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