by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Chicago. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Chicago as a strong choice for philosophy, ranked #68 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 68 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Illinois | 2 of 6 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 16 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in philosophy at University of Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Chicago awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
Philosophy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,143 a year. This is below $98,855, the median for all majors at University of Chicago.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Chicago, philosophy students accumulate a median of $22,641 in student loans. This is higher than $15,854, the typical median for all majors at University of Chicago.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,256 | $67,446 |
| Fees | $1,878 | $1,878 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Chicago. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 7 |
