Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Stanford University ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,473 | $65,127 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Stanford University are Asian. Approximately 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Stanford University are Asian. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of philosophy doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the philosophy majors at Stanford University.