Philosophy at Foothill College
If you are interested in studying Philosophy, consider the program at Foothill College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Foothill College is in Los Altos Hills, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 3 philosophy degrees were awarded at Foothill College.
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Studying Online at Foothill College
Distance learning is available at Foothill College. Among 12,949 students, 5,985 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,019 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Philosophy graduates at Foothill College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Philosophy graduates at Foothill College are 67% women (2) and 33% men (1).
Philosophy Associate’s Program at Foothill College
Among the 3 associate’s philosophy graduates at Foothill College, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 67% of Philosophy associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College, above the national average of 59%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Foothill College
The Philosophy program at Foothill College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at Foothill College pursue many career paths. Below 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.