Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at Curry College enables students to study ideas and question life's value, morality, and the nature of our existence, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Students who graduate from the philosophy degree program may pursue a wide range of careers, such as social worker, writer, human resources worker, and more. Courses include subject areas such as logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer philosophy degrees.

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Curry College

Also known as Conway School

88 Village Hill Road, Northampton, MA

Curry College is a nonprofit private university that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Milton, Massachusetts, in a predominantly suburban area. About three thousand students enroll at Curry College per year.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to Curry College achieve an SAT score within the range of 1240 - 1520, or an ACT score between 19 - 22. This school has an admissions rate of about 72% of which only 17% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at curry.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $35,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $7,600 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Curry College "Colonels" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).