Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Georgia State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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Georgia State University holds a strong position among schools offering philosophy. Specifically, it ranked #160 out of 185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 2 |
| Best Value Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 2 |
| Best Value Philosophy Schools in Georgia | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 4 |
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 4 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Georgia | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 |
| Best Value Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 |
| Best Value Philosophy Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgia State University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,389 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
Learn more about Georgia State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 85% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are Non-Resident Alien. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the philosophy majors at Georgia State University.