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87.28%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

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DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

16

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,767

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at University of St Thomas – Houston enables students to study ideas and question life's value, morality, and the nature of our existence, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Students who graduate from the philosophy degree program may pursue a wide range of careers, such as social worker, writer, human resources worker, and more. Courses include subject areas such as logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer philosophy degrees.

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University of St Thomas – Houston

1801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX

University of St Thomas, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Houston, Texas, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at University of St Thomas is nearly three thousand yearly.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to UST. Scores within the range of 24 to 29 on the ACT or 1520 to 1825 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for acceptance. Approximately 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at University of St Thomas, with 37 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $28,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,300 each year. Some students at UST may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

University of St Thomas participates in athletics through the NAIA's Red River Athletic Conference in Basketball.

Students who would like to get more about this school may take a look at their website at www.stthom.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Philosophy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of St Thomas – Houston has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree7
Master's Degree4
Doctorate Degree0

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male9
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian2
Hispanic5
White3
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Philosophy program at University of St Thomas – Houston, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
    • Total Employment: 150
    • Average Annual Salary: $52400

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the students University of St Thomas – Houston accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, University of St Thomas – Houston may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of St Thomas – Houston is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball