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. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #41 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from UT Knoxville in 2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Knoxville does not offer an online option for its philosophy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from UT Knoxville in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.