Philosophy at College of the Holy Cross
If you plan to study Philosophy, consider the program at College of the Holy Cross. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Holy Cross sits in Worcester, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 philosophy graduations were recorded at College of the Holy Cross.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Philosophy Rankings at College of the Holy Cross
Rankings can help you compare College of the Holy Cross’s Philosophy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from College of the Holy Cross
Students who complete College of the Holy Cross’s Philosophy program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,095 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Philosophy graduates at College of the Holy Cross, by degree type.
Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at College of the Holy Cross are 25% women (2) and 75% men (6).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at College of the Holy Cross
Among the 8 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at College of the Holy Cross, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at College of the Holy Cross.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at College of the Holy Cross, 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 College of the Holy Cross
This Philosophy program at College of the Holy Cross includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Graduates of the Philosophy program at College of the Holy Cross pursue many career paths. Below are 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.