Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at Haverford 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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Haverford College (HACC)

1 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA

Haverford College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Haverford, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. Enrollment at Haverford College is nearly 1,200 yearly.

Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• History

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1960 to 2260, or an ACT composite score between 30 to 33. Only 25% of applicants are accepted to the school due to the large number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available.

The cost of tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available for students and costs about $8,000 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Haverford College "Fords" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Fencing (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Philosophy Program

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

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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).