Philosophy at Grand Valley State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy, take a look at what Grand Valley State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 philosophy graduations were recorded at Grand Valley State University.
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Studying Online at Grand Valley State University
Distance learning is available at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy Rankings at Grand Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s Philosophy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Graduates of Grand Valley State University’s Philosophy program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,671 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 5 years | $44,259 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy graduates from Grand Valley State University comes in at $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at Grand Valley State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at Grand Valley State University are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Of the 8 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at Grand Valley State University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Grand Valley State University
The Philosophy program at Grand Valley State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at Grand Valley State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Philosophy graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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