Philosophy at Washington and Lee University
If you plan to study Philosophy, take a look at what Washington and Lee University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washington and Lee University sits in Lexington, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 philosophy degrees were awarded at Washington and Lee University.
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Studying Online at Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at Washington and Lee University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at Washington and Lee University are 22% women (2) and 78% men (7).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Washington and Lee University
Among the 9 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at Washington and Lee University, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington and Lee University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington and Lee University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Washington and Lee University
This Philosophy program at Washington and Lee University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Graduates of the Philosophy program at Washington and Lee University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Philosophy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.