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Philosophy Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 265 students earned their Philosophy degrees in MI.

In this state, Philosophy is the 91st most popular major out of a total 327 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
Bachelor’s Degree 232
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Associate Degree 1

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Michigan

4,080 people in the state and 137,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Michigan

Philosophy grads earn an average of $85,970 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
418 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,140. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $34,023 after graduation.

#3

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,449. In their early career, Oakland grads earn an average salary of $42,445.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,533 a year.

#5

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,033 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,058. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,128 a year. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $13,962. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid.

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
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $83,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Religious Studies 114
General Philosophy & Religion 4

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