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Philosophy Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 241 students earned their Philosophy degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Philosophy is the 90th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 224
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Virginia

There are 4,570 people in the state and 137,190 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a philosophy grad in the state is $72,280, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,301. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,842 a year.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 81% of the teachers are full time. 54% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $20,490.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 75% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $25,855. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,267 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Washington and Lee.

#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

In their early career, URichmond grads earn an average salary of $61,214. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,492 after graduation. 34% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
881 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,746. 91% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Philosophy Careers in VA

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Mathematicians 34% $123,160
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $63,840
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $59,630
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Religious Studies 961
Other Philosophy & Religion 55
General Philosophy & Religion 2

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