by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at UofSC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UofSC. This makes it the #115 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2021, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 South Carolina - Columbia.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of philosophy bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from UofSC in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 7 |
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