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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 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from WMU. This makes it the #28 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Western Michigan University.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from WMU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from WMU. About 71% were men and 29% were 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, 71% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 1 |
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