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. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,426 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,602 for all philosophy students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $13,134 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 Florida International University.
The philosophy program at FIU awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 13 |
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