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Philosophy at Howard University

Philosophy at Howard University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy, consider the program at Howard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Howard University sits in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 philosophy degrees were granted at Howard University.

Online Class Availability at Howard University

Online coursework is an option at Howard University. Of 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Philosophy graduates at Howard University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Philosophy graduates at Howard University are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).

Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Howard University

Among the 11 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at Howard University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).

Howard University gender breakdown of Philosophy Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Black / African American 7
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Philosophy majors at Howard University

Minority students account for 100% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University, above 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 Howard University

The Philosophy program at Howard University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Philosophy 11

Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates

Students who finish Philosophy program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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

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