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Philosophy in District of Columbia

Philosophy Schools in District of Columbia

150 students earned Philosophy degrees in District of Columbia in the 2022-2023 year.

A Philosophy major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a philosophy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 55.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in District of Columbia

There are 2,000 people in the state and 137,190 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in District of Columbia

Philosophy grads earn an average of $113,120 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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#2

Catholic University of America

Washington
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 48% of the teachers are full time.

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Georgetown University

Washington
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid.

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Philosophy Careers in DC

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Religious Studies 16

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