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Philosophy Schools in New Jersey

13 Philosophy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Philosophy is the 123rd most popular major out of a total 203 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) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 23.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in New Jersey

There are 2,480 people in the state and 137,190 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 $96,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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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
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. In their early career, Princeton grads earn an average salary of $84,713. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,836.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035.

Philosophy Careers in NJ

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Mathematicians 38% $111,910
Philosophy and Religion Professors 9% $73,940
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $81,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Religious Studies 571

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