Philosophy at Bates College
If you are interested in studying Philosophy, you may want to check out the program at Bates College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bates College is in Lewiston, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 philosophy degrees were granted at Bates College.
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Online Class Availability at Bates College
Bates College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at Bates College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at Bates College are 27% women (4) and 73% men (11).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Bates College
Of the 15 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at Bates College, 27% were women (4) and 73% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Bates College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Bates College, above 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 Bates College
The Philosophy program at Bates College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Graduates of the Philosophy program at Bates College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Philosophy majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.