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Philosophy in Pennsylvania

Philosophy Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Pennsylvania

10,070 people in the state and 172,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Philosophy.

Philosophy Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Philosophy grads earn an average of $133,572. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,772.

Philosophy Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 9 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,132 after earning their degree at this institution. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $88,268 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 11% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,257 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,698 a year. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

With an admission rate of 100%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. Undergrads from Pennsylvania pay around $25,023 a year in tuition.

#9

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 25% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Philosophy Careers in PA

Some of the careers Philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $71,584
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Mathematicians $66,238
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $40,564
Water Resource Specialists $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Religious Studies 9,248
Other Philosophy & Religion 224
General Philosophy & Religion 184

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