Philosophy at California State University-Los Angeles

We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.

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Philosophy Degrees Available at Cal State LA

Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy
Master’s Degree in Philosophy

Cal State LA Philosophy Rankings

Cal State LA holds a strong position among schools offering philosophy. Specifically, it ranked #117 out of 185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California	4
Best Value Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	4
Best Value Philosophy Schools in California	4
Best Value Philosophy Schools in the Far Western US Region	4
Best Value Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools	5
Best Value Philosophy Schools	5
Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California	19
Best Philosophy Schools in California	19
Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	24
Best Philosophy Schools in the Far Western US Region	24
Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools	117
Best Philosophy Schools	117

Popularity of Philosophy at Cal State LA

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Philosophy from Cal State LA Cost?

$7,164 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Cal State LA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$5,742	$18,684
Fees	$1,080	$1,080

Read more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.

Cal State LA Philosophy Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 69% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.

Cal State LA gender breakdown of Philosophy Bachelor's degree grads

The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in philosophy.

Ethnic diversity of Philosophy majors at California State University-Los Angeles

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	10
White	3
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Cal State LA Philosophy Master’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 50% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

Cal State LA gender breakdown of Philosophy Master's degree grads

The majority of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a master’s in philosophy.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	3
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Philosophy Student Diversity at Cal State LA

Review the following statistics on the composition of the philosophy majors at California State University-Los Angeles.

References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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