Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at Goucher 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 Maryland colleges that offer philosophy degrees.

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Goucher College

Also known as Garrett Community College

687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD

Goucher College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, which is a predominantly urban area. Goucher College has an annual student enrollment of about 2,300.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Goucher College earn an SAT score in a range of 1560 to 1920, or an ACT score between 23 to 29. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were admitted at Goucher College, with 15% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $7,000. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Goucher College is the "Gophers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.goucher.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Philosophy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Goucher College offers a bachelor's degree program in philosophy.

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Students by Race (2019)

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

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).