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Philosophy in New York

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Philosophy Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 876 students earned their Philosophy degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 81st most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 702
Master’s Degree 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 58
Associate Degree 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.2%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in New York

There are 9,590 people in the state and 137,190 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a philosophy grad in the state is $84,670, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $38,569. 65% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $60,407 after graduation.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,823. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,147. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

The New School

New York
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 20%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,042. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Lehman College

Bronx
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,614. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Colgate University

Hamilton
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,054 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,775. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Colgate. 92% of the teachers are full time.

Philosophy Careers in NY

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 21% $68,950
Mathematical Science Professors 17% $87,970
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Religious Studies 2,944
General Philosophy & Religion 20
Other Philosophy & Religion 16

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