Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at Grove City 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer philosophy degrees.

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Grove City College

7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, PA

Grove City College is a nonprofit private institution located in Grove City, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Grove City College has a yearly student enrollment of over two thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Grove City College offers:

• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

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 school. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 1119 - 1369, or an ACT composite score in a range of 25 - 30. 76% of those students that apply are accepted to Grove City College, of which 51% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at gcc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending Grove City College. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,700 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

The Grove City College Wolverines participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA.

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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Annual Salary: $75580

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