by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from U-M. This makes it the #20 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $37,885. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U-M was $2,458 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from U-M. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
U-M does not offer an online option for its philosophy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of philosophy master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 14 |
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