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 WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $19,765. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,602 for all philosophy students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Western Washington University.
The philosophy program at WWU awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU 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 Western Washington University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 2 |
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