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Philosophy Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 17 students earned their Philosophy degrees in VA.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 133rd most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Virginia

There are 4,570 people in the state and 137,190 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a philosophy grad in the state is $72,280, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,551. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

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Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,006.

Philosophy Careers in VA

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Mathematicians 34% $123,160
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $63,840
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $59,630
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Religious Studies 42
General Philosophy & Religion 2
Other Philosophy & Religion 1

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