Ethics Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 21 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Ethics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about67% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Ethics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ethics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 147 students earned theirEthics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ethics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 54 |
| Master’s Degree | 89 |
Earnings of Ethics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Ethics of $46,522 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,242 |
| 4 years | $46,522 |
| 5 years | $56,339 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Ethics students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Ethics. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ethics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 31.5% |
| Asian | 14 | 25.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 13.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Ethics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Ethics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Ethics students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Washington-Bothell Campus. This school awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. This school awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Superior is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Thiel College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Evansville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. This school awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Millikin University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Meinrad School of Theology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ethics that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,253 |
| Philosophy, Other | 328 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 234 |
| Logic | 11 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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