Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at Washington & Jefferson 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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Washington & Jefferson College (W&J)

155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA

Washington & Jefferson College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Washington, PA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Enrollment at W&J is nearly a thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs W&J offers:

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

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. W&J has an acceptance rate of 43 percent of which only 14 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at washjeff.edu.

Tuition is approximately $40,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $6,300. Washington & Jefferson College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

The W&J Presidents participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Sports available:

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

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.washjeff.edu to see additional information.

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Annual Salary: $80900

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