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Philosophy Schools in Louisiana

15 students earned Philosophy degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 95th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 73.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Louisiana

580 people in the state and 137,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Louisiana

Philosophy grads earn an average of $76,900 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,326 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

Philosophy Careers in LA

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $93,610
Mathematical Science Professors 10% $63,480
Philosophy and Religion Professors 0% $55,080

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