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Philosophy Schools in Georgia

218 Philosophy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 89th most popular major in the state out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

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 182
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

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: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 20.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 49.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 1,090 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy degree, compared to 137,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Georgia

Philosophy grads earn an average of $76,640 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Emory University

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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,633 a year.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,242. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,072 a year.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $48,858 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,820 a year. 84% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. 83% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Morehouse College

Atlanta
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,825 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,588. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,263 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,312 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#9

Spelman College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,313 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students get financical aid. An average student at Spelman will pay a net price of $44,833.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,080 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,075 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Philosophy Careers in GA

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Mathematical Science Professors 17% $64,580
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $73,190
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Religious Studies 113
General Philosophy & Religion 26

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