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, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at Carnegie Mellon 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, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #33 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 philosophy majors earned their bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Carnegie Mellon. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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