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Philosophy in Tennessee

Philosophy Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 110 students earned their Philosophy degrees in TN.

A Philosophy major is the 108th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 67.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Tennessee

490 people in the state and 23,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, philosophy grads earn an average of $75,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,917. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,216. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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Belmont University

Nashville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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#6

Lipscomb University

Nashville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

An average student at Lipscomb will pay a net price of $26,070. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,914.

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#8

Rhodes College

Memphis
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Rhodes College. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $26,357. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,952.

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Philosophy Careers in TN

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $64,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Applied & Professional Ethics 14

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