Philosophy at Bowdoin College
If you are interested in studying Philosophy, consider the program at Bowdoin College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bowdoin College sits in Brunswick, ME.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 philosophy degrees were granted at Bowdoin College.
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Online Class Availability at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at Bowdoin College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Philosophy graduates at Bowdoin College are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Bowdoin College
Of the 7 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at Bowdoin College, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College, 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 Bowdoin College
The Philosophy program at Bowdoin College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at Bowdoin College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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.