General Philosophy at Boston College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Philosophy, consider the program at Boston College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston College is in Chestnut Hill, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 102 general philosophy degrees were granted at Boston College.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Many students take online classes at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Philosophy graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Philosophy graduates at Boston College are 36% women (37) and 64% men (65).
General Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Among the 71 bachelor’s general philosophy graduates at Boston College, 35% were women (25) and 65% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of General Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, above the national average of 34%.*
General Philosophy Master’s Program at Boston College
Among the 24 master’s general philosophy degrees awarded at Boston College, 42% were women (10) and 58% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Philosophy master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of General Philosophy master’s degree recipients at Boston College, below the national average of 21%.*
General Philosophy Doctoral Program at Boston College
Among the 7 doctoral general philosophy graduates at Boston College, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish General Philosophy program at Boston College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Philosophy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
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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