by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for philosophy, ranked #79 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 79 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 10 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 18 |
The table below lists every degree level available for philosophy at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 14 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
Philosophy students who finish a bachelor’s at BU earn a median of $47,043 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, philosophy graduates take on a median debt of $25,750 in student loans. This is above $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 8 |
