Philosophy at Grinnell College
If you are interested in studying Philosophy, consider the program at Grinnell College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grinnell College sits in Grinnell, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 philosophy degrees were granted at Grinnell College.
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Online Class Availability at Grinnell College
Grinnell College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Philosophy graduates at Grinnell College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at Grinnell College are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Grinnell College
Of the 6 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at Grinnell College, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Grinnell College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Grinnell 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 Grinnell College
The Philosophy program at Grinnell College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Graduates of the Philosophy program at Grinnell College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.