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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at NYU was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from NYU. This makes it the #33 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.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at NYU is $28,813. 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 NYU, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $24,128 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 New York University.
The philosophy program at NYU awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The philosophy program at NYU awarded 7 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 11 |
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