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Philosophy Schools in Connecticut

57 Philosophy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Philosophy is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Connecticut

Philosophy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a philosophy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 61.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 1,640 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy degree, compared to 137,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Connecticut

Philosophy grads earn an average of $80,500 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Connecticut that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
648 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,974. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144.

#3

Yale University

New Haven
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

An average student at Yale will pay a net price of $15,296. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

Philosophy Careers in CT

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $156,340
Philosophy and Religion Professors 8% $71,400
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $78,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Religious Studies 58
General Philosophy & Religion 4

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