by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 84 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 183% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Cal State LA. This makes it the #13 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of philosophy bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cal State LA 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 Cal State LA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in philosophy from Cal State LA. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cal State LA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
More about our data sources and methodologies.