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, and more. We've also included details on how Tufts ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at Tufts is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Tufts. This makes it the #41 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Tufts paid an average of $2,212 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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The philosophy program at Tufts awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Tufts 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 Tufts Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of philosophy master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 4 |
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