by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Vanderbilt University stacks up against peers offering philosophy.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Philosophy students who finish a bachelor’s at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $81,508 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Read more about Vanderbilt University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in philosophy from Vanderbilt University were women.
The largest share of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of philosophy doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of philosophy doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the philosophy majors at Vanderbilt University.