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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.
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Vanderbilt is in the top 10% of the country for philosophy. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 79 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #100 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,978 a year. This is higher than $28,602, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Vanderbilt University.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from Vanderbilt in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from Vanderbilt in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 16 |
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