by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VCU highly for philosophy, placing at #163 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 163 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Virginia | 4 of 4 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in philosophy at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
VCU ranks competitively among schools offering philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 152 |
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |