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Philosophy Schools in District of Columbia

52 students earned Philosophy degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 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 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.6%
  • Other Races: 17.3%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. An average student at CUA will pay a net price of $34,684. Graduates earn an average $55,801 after graduation.

#3

Georgetown University

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

In their early career, Georgetown grads earn an average salary of $71,107. 57% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Philosophy Careers in DC

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Mathematicians 33% $126,280
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $78,980
Mathematical Science Professors 10% $84,970
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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