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#1

#1 Best College for Applied and Professional Ethics in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 1178 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,400–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$51,628

#2

#2 Best College for Applied and Professional Ethics in the U.S.

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,500–1,580

Median Starting Salary

$53,523

#3

#3 Best College for Applied and Professional Ethics in the U.S.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

900–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$49,634

#4

#4 Best College for Applied and Professional Ethics in the U.S.

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD

At the University of Baltimore, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

740–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$51,055

#5

#5 Best College for Applied and Professional Ethics in the U.S.

North Central College
Naperville, IL

At North Central College, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Other. In fact, North Central College grants 59 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$58,545

#6

#6 Best College for Applied and Professional Ethics in the U.S.

St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL

Every year, St- Thomas University grants about 156 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

870–1,070

Median Starting Salary

$50,263

#7

#7 Best College for Applied and Professional Ethics in the U.S.

Nazarene Bible College
Colorado Springs, CO

At Nazarene Bible College, the three most popular college majors students study are Divinity/Ministry, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, and Applied and Professional Ethics. In fact, Nazarene Bible College awards 10 degrees per year to Divinity/Ministry majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

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Median Starting Salary

$53,330

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About Applied and Professional Ethics

A program that focuses on the systematic study of ethical issues in the workplace and public life, and the application of ethical decision-making to the practical problems of society and the professions. Includes instruction in ethical theory; history of ethics; contemporary social dilemmas; methods in applied ethics; and applications including medical ethics, legal ethics, business ethics, environmental ethics, and criminal justice ethics.

Of the 83 Applied and Professional Ethics degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 49% percent and men make up 51% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Maryland has more students being granted a degree in Applied and Professional Ethics than any other state in the US? In fact, Maryland awarded 55 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Applied and Professional Ethics is $44,700.

Popularity of Applied and Professional Ethics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Applied and Professional Ethics majors is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A career that is in high need that a degree in Applied and Professional Ethics can prepare you for is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Applied and Professional Ethics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Applied and Professional Ethics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
83
Female Students
41 (49%)
Male Students
42 (50%)

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