Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UNT ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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UNT ranks competitively among schools offering philosophy. More specifically it was ranked #136 out of 167 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 5 |
| Best Value Philosophy Schools in Texas | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| Best Value Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 |
| Best Value Philosophy Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 13 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Texas | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Texas awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNT, philosophy students accumulate a median of $17,750 in student loans. This is below $21,890, the typical median for all majors at UNT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,295 | $18,159 |
| Fees | $2,990 | $2,990 |
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Among recent graduates, 60% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at UNT were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy master’s degree graduates at UNT were White. Approximately 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a master’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in philosophy from UNT identified as men.
The largest share of philosophy doctoral degree graduates at UNT are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a doctoral in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 North Texas.