Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at Ithaca 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 New York colleges that offer philosophy degrees.

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Ithaca College

128 Broadway Rte 110, Amityville, NY

Ithaca College is a nonprofit private institution located in Ithaca, NY and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Ithaca College has an annual student enrollment of over six thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to IC. Scores in a range of 23 - 28 on the ACT or 1570 - 1880 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of 68% of which only 18% decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $39,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs about $7,600 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for Ithaca College is the "Bombers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Sports available may include:

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

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.ithaca.edu.

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Annual Salary: $68240
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Annual Salary: $93350

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