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 SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The philosophy major at SDSU 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, San Diego State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from SDSU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, 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 San Diego State University.
Of the 21 philosophy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SDSU, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from SDSU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 12 |
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