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Philosophy in Minnesota

Philosophy Schools in Minnesota

139 students earned Philosophy degrees in Minnesota in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 97th most popular major in the state out of a total 789 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Minnesota

540 people in the state and 23,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a philosophy grad in the state is $74,360, compared to a typical salary of $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Minnesota that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UST MN will pay a net price of $28,233.

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St Olaf College

Northfield
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,996. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

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Hamline University

Saint Paul
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Hamline. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,691. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,156.

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Macalester College

Saint Paul
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Macalester will pay a net price of $29,697. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,728. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,523. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Bethel University Minnesota. 41% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,973 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

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St Catherine University

Saint Paul
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at St. Kate's. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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Philosophy Careers in MN

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 6% $69,760

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