by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UH. This makes it the #80 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH is $29,387. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,602 for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $23,650 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,250 for all philosophy majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Houston.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from UH. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 3 philosophy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UH, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 5 |
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