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 William & Mary ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at William & Mary was $1,402 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $608 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 philosophy majors earned their bachelor's degree from William & Mary. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
William & Mary 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 William & Mary Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at William & Mary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.