Tennessee · Philosophy

Best Philosophy institutions in Tennessee, ranked by earnings

The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…

Institutions
14
offering CIP 38.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
104
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,489
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mathematicians
BLS OEWS 2024

14 institutions offering Philosophy in Tennessee

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Johnson University
Knoxville Private not-for-profit
2957%$19,333
2University of Memphis
Memphis Public
1451%
3Vanderbilt University
Nashville Private not-for-profit
1394%$14,854
4The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville Public
1274%
5Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro Public
754%
6Rhodes College
Memphis Private not-for-profit
785%$19,854
7Belmont University
Nashville Private not-for-profit
471%$29,246
8East Tennessee State University
Johnson City Public
453%
9The University of the South
Sewanee Private not-for-profit
480%$21,573
10Lipscomb University
Nashville Private not-for-profit
372%$24,309
11Austin Peay State University
Clarksville Public
240%
12Maryville College
Maryville Private not-for-profit
250%$20,489
13The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin Public
253%
14Carson - Newman University
Jefferson City Private not-for-profit
153%$19,537

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in Tennessee

Jobs in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in Tennessee.

What is the focus of the Philosophy program?+

The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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