by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois among the top schools in the country for philosophy, placing at #100 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 100 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Illinois | 4 of 6 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 16 |
The following degree levels are granted in philosophy at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Illinois holds a strong position among schools offering philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois earn a median of $42,942 a year. This is below $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, philosophy students accumulate a median of $18,750 in student loans. This is below $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
Read more about Illinois tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois were 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Illinois. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 2 |
