by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in philosophy at Purdue-West Lafayette. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for philosophy, coming in at #21 out of 186 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 21 of 186 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Indiana | 1 of 3 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 18 |
Here is each degree level granted in philosophy at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 5 master’s degrees in philosophy.
Purdue-West Lafayette is not currently ranked for philosophy at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 60% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus 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 | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 5 doctoral degrees in philosophy.
Purdue-West Lafayette has not been ranked for philosophy at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 60% of philosophy doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy | 21 |