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Major Overview for History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

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Overview for History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

A program that focuses on the historical evolution of scientific theories and science applications and technologies, as well as the philosophy of science and its historical socio-economic context. Includes instruction in the concepts And methods of philosophical inquiry, historiography of science, and research methods in the history of the scientific and engineering disciplines, including mathematics.

Careers for History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Majors

A major in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Top 10 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
35
(1.9%)
Most Selective$46,620
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA
20
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$15,133
University of Pittsburgh-Main Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
18
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$22,176
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
15
(1.3%)
Highly Selective$48,057
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
7
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
University of Montana
Missoula, MT
5
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$12,017
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
5
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$15,730
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
4
(0.3%)
Most Selective$47,992
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
4
(0.1%)
Most Selective$47,124
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
1
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$44,551
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.