by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Santa Cruz. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #22 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Santa Cruz highly for philosophy, coming in at #130 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 130 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in California | 24 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in philosophy at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
UC Santa Cruz is a solid choice among schools offering philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 22 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 27 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
Philosophy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz report a median salary of $39,427 a year. This is lower than $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Santa Cruz, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $15,832 in student loans. This is below $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
Learn more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Santa Cruz. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 3 |
