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Overview for Philosophy

A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.

Careers for Philosophy Majors

A major in Philosophy is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Philosophy

Top 2 Nevada Colleges with the highest percentage of Philosophy among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
 24
(1.1%)
Less Selective$16,540 
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
 13
(0.4%)
Less Selective$15,100 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.