Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at Washington 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 Maryland colleges that offer philosophy degrees.

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Washington College

1525 Greenspring Valley Rd, Stevenson, MD

Washington 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 Chestertown, MD, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Washington College exceeds 1,500 per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Natural Resources And Conservation

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Washington College. A score in a range of 1610 - 1860 on the SAT, or 21 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits approximately 60% of applicants. Of those students accepted, about 15% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.washcoll.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $42,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $4,600 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Washington College Shoremen participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

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

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Annual Salary: $77090

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