Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 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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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (LHU)

1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA

LHU is a public college that has a fair number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lock Haven, PA, in a predominantly rural area. Around five thousand students enroll at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania annually.

Areas of study offered at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 to 21 on the ACT or 1250 to 1540 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at lhup.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $9,100 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,600 for the year. Students attending LHU may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at LHU through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.lhup.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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Annual Salary: $75580

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