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. Also, learn how Rutgers Newark ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at Rutgers Newark 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 - Newark handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark is $40,113. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark, 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 Newark was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from Rutgers Newark in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers Newark are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers Newark 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 Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Rutgers University - Newark.