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. In addition, we cover how Georgia State ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Georgia State. This makes it the #5 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgia State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,116 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,602 for all philosophy students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Georgia State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of philosophy bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a master's degree in philosophy from Georgia State. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Georgia State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 13 |
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