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The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy & religious studies list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 40 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from UT Austin. This makes it the #79 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 61 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from UT Austin in 2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Austin does not offer an online option for its philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Austin Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies from UT Austin. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
Philosophy & Religious Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 65 |
| Religious Studies | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,305 |
| Social Sciences | 1,108 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 536 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 338 |
| English Language & Literature | 328 |
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