Philosophy at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
If you plan to study Philosophy, you may want to check out the program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is located in San Luis Obispo, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 philosophy degrees were granted at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
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Studying Online at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Many students take online classes at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Among 23,069 students, 127 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,947 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Philosophy graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, by degree type.
Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo are 58% women (18) and 42% men (13).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Among the 31 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 58% were women (18) and 42% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 16% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, lower than 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 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
This Philosophy program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 31 |
Best-Paid Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Graduates of the Philosophy program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.