Philosophy Degree

The philosophy degree program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer philosophy degrees.

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)

Center Rd, Dudley, MA

MCLA 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 North Adams, MA, which is a predominantly rural area. Over two thousand students enroll at MCLA annually.

Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• English
• Business Administration
• Sociology
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to MCLA. Scores in a range of 19 - 23 on the ACT or 890 - 1110 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. 67% of those students that apply are admitted to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, of which 27 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,900 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $19,000 annually. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,300 for the year. Students attending MCLA may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts "Trailblazers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to learn more about MCLA may take a look at their website at http://www.mcla.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

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