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. In addition, we cover how UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston is $33,333. This is higher than $28,602, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from UMass Boston in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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