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 UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 27 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UGA. This makes it the #100 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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The philosophy program at UGA awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from UGA in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 13 |
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