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. Also, learn how The Colleges ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at The Colleges 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, Hobart and William Smith Colleges handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at The Colleges, 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 Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of philosophy bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The Colleges are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 7 |
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