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- School Code: 398600
- Phone: (732) 320-0000 x00000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
78.82%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
92FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,097Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Philosophy Degree
The philosophy degree program at DeSales University 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer philosophy degrees.
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DeSales University
Also known as The Beauty Institute
1921 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA
DeSales University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Center Valley, PA and operated as a private institution. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Around three thousand students enroll at DeSales University per year.
Students can pick from several areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Communications And Journalism
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at DeSales University. A score in a range of 960 - 1190 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. DeSales University accepts approximately 70% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, around 28% of students attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $32,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,700 per year. Students at DeSales University may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for DeSales University is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students should visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Students Enrolled in the Philosophy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The Beauty Institute has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Philosophy program at DeSales University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
Salary & Wages
- Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Annual Salary: $89430
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students DeSales University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, DeSales University may provide student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
The Beauty Institute is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball