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 philosophy major at Rutgers New Brunswick 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, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $40,113. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $44,412 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,933 for all philosophy majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its philosophy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 9 |
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