by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how CUA ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at CUA was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Catholic University of America handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from CUA. This makes it the #8 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CUA, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $23,843 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,250 for all philosophy majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Catholic University of America.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from CUA in 2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CUA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 philosophy majors earned their master's degree from CUA. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CUA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 20 |
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