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Philosophy in Rhode Island

Philosophy Schools in Rhode Island

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

A Philosophy major is the 76th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Rhode Island

There are 130 people in the state and 23,100 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Rhode Island

Philosophy grads earn an average of $105,620 in the state and $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. 55% of students get financical aid. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 88% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,599.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Salve Regina. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,456.

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#5

Providence College

Providence
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,767.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,683.

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Philosophy Careers in RI

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 8% $82,290

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