Philosophy at St Olaf College
If you plan to study Philosophy, consider the program at St Olaf College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
St Olaf College is in Northfield, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 philosophy degrees were granted at St Olaf College.
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Online & Distance Learning at St Olaf College
Distance learning is available at St Olaf College. Among 3,124 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from St Olaf College
Students who complete St Olaf College’s Philosophy program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $35,416 |
| 4 years | $48,092 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Philosophy graduates from St Olaf College report median earnings of $48,092, compared with $56,099 for all St Olaf College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy graduates from St Olaf College stands at $23,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Philosophy graduates at St Olaf College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Philosophy graduates at St Olaf College are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at St Olaf College
Of the 11 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at St Olaf College, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at St Olaf College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at St Olaf College, 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 St Olaf College
The Philosophy program at St Olaf College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at St Olaf College pursue many career paths. 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
- 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.