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Philosophy Schools in Tennessee

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

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 72nd most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Tennessee

2,080 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 Tennessee

Philosophy grads earn an average of $75,500 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Tennessee that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Johnson University

Knoxville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,039 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,671. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $65,261 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,243 after graduation. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,904.

Philosophy Careers in TN

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 14% $64,800
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $50,710
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Religious Studies 28
General Philosophy & Religion 2

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