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. Also, learn how Sac State ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Sac State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,639 a year. This is less than $28,602, which is the national median of all philosophy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $15,034 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at California State University - Sacramento.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Sac State. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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