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About Philosophy

A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.

Students studying Philosophy can earn up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 50% percent of men and 50% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Philosophy is most popular in New York. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Philosophy is $44,700.

Popularity of Philosophy Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Philosophy degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Philosophy majors is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Philosophy can prepare you for is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Philosophy majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Philosophy majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
10
Female Students
5 (50%)
Male Students
5 (50%)
U.S. Nonresident (6, 60%)
White (3, 30%)
Asian (1, 10%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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