Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how WMU stacks up against peers offering philosophy.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 8 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. About 62% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in philosophy from WMU were men.
The largest share of philosophy master’s degree graduates at WMU were White. About 80% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the philosophy majors at Western Michigan University.