Ethics Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Ethics is offered at 21 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Ethics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.0% of Ethics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ethics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 147 degrees were awarded toEthics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ethics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 54 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 89 |
Earnings of Ethics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Ethics of $46,522 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,242 |
| 4 years | $46,522 |
| 5 years | $56,339 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Ethics majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Ethics. About 72.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ethics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 48.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 6.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 8.0% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 4 | 8.0% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Ethics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Ethics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Washington-Bothell Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethics. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethics. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Superior comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Thiel College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Evansville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Millikin University is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Meinrad School of Theology is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a popular choice for Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ethics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 8,253 |
| Philosophy, Other | 328 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 234 |
| Logic | 11 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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