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Philosophy Schools in Connecticut

183 Philosophy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Philosophy is the 70th most popular major out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Connecticut

Philosophy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 126
Master’s Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a philosophy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.3%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 1,640 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy degree, compared to 137,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Connecticut

Philosophy grads earn an average of $80,500 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
648 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending UCONN will pay a net price of $22,974.

#3

Yale University

New Haven
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,296. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Yale.

#4

Wesleyan University

Middletown
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,408 a year.

#5

Trinity College

Hartford
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Trinity Bantams. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,694. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 48% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,558 a year. This private school has an average net price of $42,431. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Connecticut College

New London
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,562 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

In their early career, Quinnipiac grads earn an average salary of $60,948. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Quinnipiac. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,230.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,806 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

Philosophy Careers in CT

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $156,340
Philosophy and Religion Professors 8% $71,400
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $78,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Religious Studies 84
General Philosophy & Religion 4

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