Philosophy at Colby College
If you plan to study Philosophy, consider the program at Colby College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colby College is located in Waterville, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 philosophy degrees were granted at Colby College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colby College
Colby College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Philosophy graduates at Colby College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Philosophy graduates at Colby College are 45% women (5) and 55% men (6).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Colby College
Among the 11 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at Colby College, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College, higher 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 Colby College
The Philosophy program at Colby College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at Colby College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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