Below are the key facts about this program at UO. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UO as a strong choice for philosophy, ranked #173 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 173 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Oregon | 2 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in philosophy at UO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oregon conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
UO is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 2 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 34 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,320 a year. This is below $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UO, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. Approximately 62% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at UO. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 4 |