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. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 18 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #66 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,284 a year. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Chapel Hill was $1,557 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.
The philosophy program at UNC Chapel Hill awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Of the 9 philosophy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNC Chapel Hill, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 27 |
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