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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how San Francisco State University stacks up against peers offering philosophy.
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San Francisco State University is a solid choice among schools offering philosophy. Specifically, it ranked #113 out of 167 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, San Francisco State University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Philosophy students who finish a bachelor’s at San Francisco State University earn a median of $53,614 a year. This is below $68,654, the median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Francisco State University, philosophy students accumulate a median of $18,000 in student loans. This is higher than $16,689, the typical median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,762 | $1,762 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 76% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy master’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the philosophy majors at San Francisco State University.