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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Fordham U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Fordham U was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fordham University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Fordham U. This makes it the #17 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fordham U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,324 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,602 for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fordham U, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $22,999 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 Fordham University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Fordham U. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Fordham U. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fordham U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 22 |
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