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ACCEPTANCE RATE

83.78%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

10

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$15,791

Average 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 Hardin – Simmons 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 Texas colleges that offer philosophy degrees.

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Hardin – Simmons University

Also known as HSU, Hardin-Simmons

10401 IH 10 W, San Antonio, TX

Hardin - Simmons University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Abilene, Texas and operated as a private institution. The Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. HSU has an annual student enrollment of nearly two thousand.

Areas of study available at HSU include but are not limited to:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1370 - 1700 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Hardin - Simmons University. HSU admits approximately 60% of applicants. Of those students admitted, about 40% registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at hsutx.edu.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,700 per year. Some students at HSU may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Hardin - Simmons University is the "Cowboys", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

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

Students can visit the Hardin - Simmons University website to get a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Philosophy program at HSU, Hardin-Simmons, 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

  • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
    • Total Employment: 150
    • Average Annual Salary: $52400

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Hardin – Simmons University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Hardin – Simmons University may provide services to students like:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

HSU, Hardin-Simmons is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (American Southwest Conference)
  • Basketball (American Southwest Conference)
  • Football (American Southwest Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball