by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Austin. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin as a strong choice for philosophy, coming in at #86 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 86 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Texas | 10 of 15 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 of 21 |
Here is each degree level offered in philosophy at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
UT Austin holds a strong position among schools offering philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 10 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin report a median salary of $43,995 a year. This is below $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $18,676 in student loans. This is below $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Austin. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 12 |
