by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Brooklyn compares to other colleges that offer philosophy.
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Brooklyn ranks competitively among schools offering philosophy. More specifically it was ranked #169 out of 185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Brooklyn College conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn earn a median of $31,374 a year. This is lower than $59,504, the median for all majors at Brooklyn.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brooklyn, philosophy graduates take on a median debt of $14,125 in student loans. This is above $13,303, the typical median for all majors at Brooklyn.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $522 | $522 |
Read more about Brooklyn tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Brooklyn are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Brooklyn College with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the philosophy majors at CUNY Brooklyn College.