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Philosophy in Georgia

Philosophy Schools in Georgia

217 Philosophy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Philosophy is the 101st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Georgia

Philosophy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 185
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a philosophy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Georgia

There are 360 people in the state and 23,100 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Georgia

In this state, philosophy grads earn an average of $77,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,202.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. 97% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,583.

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#6

Morehouse College

Atlanta
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Morehouse. 57% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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#8

Spelman College

Atlanta
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $38,319.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,080 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Agnes Scott. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $22,358.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,627.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,452 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. An average student at Oglethorpe will pay a net price of $20,638. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Philosophy Careers in GA

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $73,190

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Other Philosophy 3

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