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. In addition, we cover how UO ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UO. This makes it the #80 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,030 a year. This is less than $28,602, which is the national median of all philosophy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Oregon.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from UO in 2021, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from UO in 2021 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
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