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Philosophy in Michigan

Philosophy Schools in Michigan

212 students earned Philosophy degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 152nd most popular major in the state out of a total 587 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Michigan

Philosophy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a philosophy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 780 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy degree, compared to 23,100 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Michigan

In this state, philosophy grads earn an average of $77,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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There are 5 colleges in Michigan that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. A typical student attending U-M will pay a net price of $16,792. 74% of students get financical aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students get financical aid. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,472. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 86% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Michigan State will pay a net price of $19,449.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $14,055.

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Philosophy Careers in MI

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 12% $77,370

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