Virginia · Philosophy

Best Philosophy institutions in Virginia, ranked by earnings

The Philosophy program, specifically focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, offers a systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. This interdisciplinary approach is ideal for students…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.51
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
15
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,911
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Economists
$144,880
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Philosophy in Virginia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Liberty University
Lynchburg Private not-for-profit
1565%$28,911

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Economists (SOC 19-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$115,440
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWriting

What Economists earn in Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
950
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$144,880
median $137,590
Best-paying metro
$137,150
Richmond, VA

Related careers

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$143,800 avg · 3,380 jobs
Economists
$144,880 avg · 950 jobs
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$113,530 avg · 830 jobs
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$92,250 avg · 620 jobs
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
$139,310 avg · 460 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in Virginia.

How much do Economists earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Economists in Virginia is $144,880 (median $137,590), across about 950 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Philosophy program?+

The Philosophy program, specifically focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, offers a systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. This interdisciplinary approach is ideal for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Economists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 900 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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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