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Philosophy in New York

Philosophy Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 839 students earned their Philosophy degrees in NY.

A Philosophy major is the 82nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 666
Master’s Degree 114
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 45.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.9%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in New York

3,530 people in the state and 23,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a philosophy grad in the state is $80,480, compared to a typical salary of $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,462. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at SUNY Stony Brook. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

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The New School

New York
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 19% of the teachers are full time.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,889. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,651. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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Lehman College

Bronx
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $4,034.

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Colgate University

Hamilton
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,054 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,052. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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Philosophy Careers in NY

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 21% $68,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Ethics 8
Other Philosophy 6
Applied & Professional Ethics 3

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