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Philosophy Schools in Tennessee

149 students earned Philosophy degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Philosophy is the 83rd most popular major out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

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 115
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

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: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 73.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Tennessee

There are 2,080 people in the state and 137,190 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a philosophy grad in the state is $75,500, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,904. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. This public school has an average net price of $18,579. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

#5

Belmont University

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

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 91% of students get financical aid.

#5

Johnson University

Knoxville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,039 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Johnson University. An average student at Johnson University will pay a net price of $17,671.

#7

Lipscomb University

Nashville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,704. Graduates earn an average $41,745 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Austin Peay State University.

#9

Rhodes College

Memphis
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Graduates earn an average $50,078 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $25,881.

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
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $50,710
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Religious Studies 109
Other Philosophy & Religion 23
General Philosophy & Religion 8

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