by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cornell University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cornell University as a strong choice for philosophy, placing at #13 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 13 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in New York | 1 of 19 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 34 |
Here is each degree level granted in philosophy at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 52% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cornell University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 8 |