Philosophy at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you plan to study Philosophy, consider the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. Get started with the following essential facts.
Texas A&M University-College Station is in College Station, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 philosophy degrees were granted at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas A&M University-College Station
Online coursework is an option at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) studied exclusively online and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A&M University-College Station’s Philosophy program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 21 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 183 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 21 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 183 |
Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Graduates of Texas A&M University-College Station’s Philosophy program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,277 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $33,131 |
| 4 years | $49,447 |
| 5 years | $61,055 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Philosophy graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station report median earnings of $49,447, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station is $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Philosophy graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 48% women (10) and 52% men (11).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 19 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 47% were women (9) and 53% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 37% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, higher than the national average of 35%.*
Philosophy Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 2 doctoral philosophy graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Texas A&M University-College Station
The Philosophy program at Texas A&M University-College Station breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at Texas A&M University-College Station work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Philosophy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.