Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at Marian 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 Indiana colleges that offer philosophy degrees.

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Marian University (Marian)

604 E. College Ave, North Manchester, IN

Marian University is a nonprofit private school that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Indianapolis, IN, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately two thousand students enroll at Marian per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Marian offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most common test scores among students accepted to this school are in the range of 19 - 25 on the ACT, or 1290 - 1610 on the SAT. Marian has an acceptance rate of 54 percent of which only 26 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $29,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $4,800. Marian may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Marian University through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Philosophy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Marian 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).