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 CNU ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,725 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,602 for all philosophy students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Christopher Newport University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from CNU. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CNU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Christopher Newport University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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