Philosophy at Appalachian State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy, take a look at what Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 philosophy degrees were granted at Appalachian State University.
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Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University
Distance learning is available at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from Appalachian State University
Those who finish Appalachian State University’s Philosophy program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $15,111 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Philosophy graduates from Appalachian State University stands at $17,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at Appalachian State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Philosophy graduates at Appalachian State University are 36% women (5) and 64% men (9).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Among the 14 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at Appalachian State University, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Appalachian State University
The Philosophy program at Appalachian State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at Appalachian State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Philosophy graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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