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Best colleges for Philosophy in Michigan

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Calvin University award the most Philosophy degrees and certificates in Michigan: 31 and 6 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Michigan colleges offer Philosophy and award 37 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Philosophy program, specifically focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, offers a systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. This interdisciplinary approach is ideal for students…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 30.51
States offered
16
with a program page
Degrees / yr
37
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,391
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
84%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Economists
$117,980
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Philosophy in Michigan

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Public
—3193%——
2Calvin University
Grand Rapids Private not-for-profit
—674%$22,391—

Colleges awarding the most Philosophy degrees in Michigan

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Public
31Not reported
2Calvin University
Grand Rapids Private not-for-profit
6Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Economists (SOC 19-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$115,440
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWriting

What Economists earn in Michigan

Jobs in Michigan
320
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$117,980
median $106,350
Best-paying metro
$131,430
Ann Arbor, MI

Related careers

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$89,450 avg · 660 jobs
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$92,370 avg · 620 jobs
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$126,270 avg · 380 jobs
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
$148,340 avg · 350 jobs
Economists
$117,980 avg · 320 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in Michigan.

Which Michigan colleges award the most Philosophy degrees?+

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (31 graduates a year) and Calvin University (6 graduates a year) award the most Philosophy degrees and certificates in Michigan, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Michigan colleges offer Philosophy.

How much do Economists earn in Michigan?+

The average annual wage for Economists in Michigan is $117,980 (median $106,350), across about 320 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Philosophy program?+

The Philosophy program, specifically focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, offers a systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. This interdisciplinary approach is ideal for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, mathematics, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Economists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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