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Philosophy Schools in Minnesota

181 students earned Philosophy degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 85th most popular major in the state out of a total 289 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 173
Master’s Degree 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

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: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Minnesota

2,760 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a philosophy grad in the state is $80,870, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 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
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UST MN. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

#3

St Olaf College

Northfield
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Graduates earn an average $46,596 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

#4

Hamline University

Saint Paul
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at SMU MN. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, SMU MN grads earn an average salary of $47,010.

#6

Macalester College

Saint Paul
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. In their early career, Macalester grads earn an average salary of $40,959.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,044. The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Metro State.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 43% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,973 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#10

St Catherine University

Saint Paul
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. In their early career, St. Kate's grads earn an average salary of $46,704. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,814.

Philosophy Careers in MN

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Philosophy and Religion Professors 6% $69,760
Mathematical Science Professors 5% $70,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Religious Studies 158

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