by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at USC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC among the top schools in the country for philosophy, coming in at #27 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 27 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in California | 7 of 35 |
The following degree levels are offered in philosophy at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 84 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 84 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 7 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 7 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, philosophy students accumulate a median of $11,491 in student loans. This is below $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at USC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 7 |