21 colleges · Virginia
Philosophy colleges in Virginia
21 colleges in Virginia offer a bachelor's degree in philosophy (7 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $35,209 a year after graduating, compared with $38,197 nationally.
All philosophy programs in Virginia
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA | 30 | n/a | $75,423 | $18,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA | 27 | $33,002 | $64,402 | $19,750 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA | 56 | $37,416 | n/a | $20,500 |
| Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Emory & Henry UniversityEmory, VA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney, VA | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marymount UniversityArlington, VA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland, VA | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Virginia UniversityBuena Vista, VA | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VA | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Virginia offer philosophy?
21 colleges in Virginia awarded bachelor's degrees in philosophy in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 7 of them public.
Where do philosophy graduates earn the most in Virginia?
William & Mary, with median earnings of $75,423 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Philosophy nationwide · All colleges in Virginia
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.