by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 100 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley is $14,151. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,637 | $17,707 |
| Fees | $1,830 | $1,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,766 | $3,766 |
Learn more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of philosophy bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley 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 Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.