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. In addition, we cover how SCU ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The philosophy major at SCU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SCU paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,587 | $58,587 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
| Books and Supplies | $939 | $939 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,984 | $18,984 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SCU tuition and fees.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from SCU in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SCU philosophy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Santa Clara University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.