by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SFSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Philosophy Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from SFSU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFSU is $28,539. This is less than $31,618, which is the national median of all philosophy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SFSU tuition and fees.
Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from SFSU in 2021-2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from SFSU in 2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Religious Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.