by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Texas State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Texas State among the top schools in the country for philosophy, placing at #177 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 177 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Texas | 15 of 15 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Southwest Region | 20 of 21 |
The following degree levels are available for philosophy at Texas State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas State University awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Texas State holds a strong position among schools offering philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 15 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 20 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 163 |
Philosophy students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas State earn a median of $36,701 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Texas State, philosophy graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Texas State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Philosophy | 4 |
