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. In addition, we cover how GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The philosophy major at GMU 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, George Mason University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from GMU. This makes it the #33 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at George Mason University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 philosophy majors earned their bachelor's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from GMU in 2021, 71% were men and 29% 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 George Mason University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 3 |
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