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Philosophy in New Jersey

Philosophy Schools in New Jersey

151 Philosophy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Philosophy is the 194th most popular major out of a total 407 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
  • White: 46.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in New Jersey

There are 520 people in the state and 23,100 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, philosophy grads earn an average of $84,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Princeton. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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#2

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick.

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Philosophy Careers in NJ

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 9% $73,940

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