by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $25,760. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,602 for all philosophy students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,250 for all philosophy majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Of the 51 philosophy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
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