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, and more. In addition, we cover how Gettysburg ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The philosophy major at Gettysburg 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, Gettysburg College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gettysburg, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Gettysburg College.
Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Gettysburg in 2020-2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gettysburg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
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