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Philosophy at University of Colorado Boulder

Philosophy at University of Colorado Boulder

What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Colorado Boulder sits in Boulder, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 83 philosophy degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder

Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Graduates of University of Colorado Boulder’s Philosophy program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Philosophy at University of Colorado Boulder
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
3 years $37,938
4 years $46,884
5 years $54,852

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Philosophy graduates from University of Colorado Boulder take home a median $46,884, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Philosophy earnings compared with all majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Philosophy graduates from University of Colorado Boulder stands at $25,218.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 35% women (29) and 65% men (54).

Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 69 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 36% were women (25) and 64% were men (44).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Philosophy Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 50
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Philosophy majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 25% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 35%.*

Philosophy Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 13 master’s philosophy degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Philosophy Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Philosophy majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 15% of Philosophy master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Philosophy Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 1 doctoral philosophy degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Philosophy Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Philosophy majors at University of Colorado Boulder

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

The Philosophy program at University of Colorado Boulder offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Philosophy 83

Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates

Those who complete Philosophy program at University of Colorado Boulder pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Philosophy graduates, 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

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