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#1

#1 Best College for Ethics in the U.S.

American University
Washington, DC

American University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,310–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$41,369

Median Starting Salary

$55,240
#2

#2 Best College for Ethics in the U.S.

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Fordham University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$43,943

Median Starting Salary

$57,299
#3

#3 Best College for Ethics in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$13,951

Median Starting Salary

$51,049
#4

#4 Best College for Ethics in the U.S.

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 26,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,163

Median Starting Salary

$50,456
#5

#5 Best College for Ethics in the U.S.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,000–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$16,324

Median Starting Salary

$54,696
#6

#6 Best College for Ethics in the U.S.

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Overall, Suffolk University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$32,270

Median Starting Salary

$54,126
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About Ethics

A program that focuses on the systematic study of the theory of moral good and its application to various theoretical and practical problems. Includes instruction in ethical theory, history of ethics, belief and value systems, ethical constructs, and applications to specific topics, issues and problems.

District of Columbia grants the most Masters degrees in Ethics of all US states with 24 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Ethics can expect approximately 29% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 71% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Ethics is $44,700.

Popularity of Ethics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Ethics majors is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain positions. A job that is in high need that a degree in Ethics can prepare you for is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Ethics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Ethics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
49
Female Students
35 (71%)
Male Students
14 (28%)

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