by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Syracuse University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Syracuse University among the top schools in the country for philosophy, placing at #98 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 98 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in New York | 10 of 19 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 of 34 |
Here is each degree level granted in philosophy at Syracuse University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Syracuse University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Syracuse University ranks competitively among schools offering philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 8 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $26,159, the typical median for all majors at Syracuse University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,920 | $63,710 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
Read more about Syracuse University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Syracuse University were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Syracuse University conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in ethics in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Syracuse University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 3 |