by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UT Austin stacks up against peers offering philosophy.
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UT Austin ranks competitively among schools offering philosophy. In particular, it placed #86 out of 167 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin report a median salary of $43,995 a year. This is below $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $18,676 in student loans. This is below $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 46% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of philosophy doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Roughly 75% of graduates 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 doctoral in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the philosophy majors at The University of Texas at Austin.