by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The philosophy major at WMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from WMU. This makes it the #33 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
Of the 9 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from WMU in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU 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 Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WMU philosophy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of philosophy master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.