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 #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 68 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UO is $27,640. This is less than $31,618, 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 $60,632 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,933 for all philosophy majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
Learn more about UO tuition and fees.
The philosophy program at UO awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to 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, 69% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UO does not offer an online option for its philosophy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UO Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in philosophy from UO. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 4 |
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