by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how The American University ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The philosophy major at The American University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from The American University. This makes it the #3 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Of the 12 philosophy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from The American University, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the The American University philosophy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Philosophy majors graduating with a master's degree from The American University make a median salary of $58,030 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allphilosophy master's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a master's degree in philosophy from The American University. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 4 |
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