by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at Stanford is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stanford University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Stanford. This makes it the #27 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Stanford University.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from Stanford in 2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 philosophy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Stanford, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Stanford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 5 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 3 |
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