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    Philosophy (M.A.)

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    East Lansing, USMAIn-person2 years
    $53,212.50
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    27%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $53,213.

    About the program

    Covers bioethics, critical social and political philosophy, environmental philosophy, socially engaged philosophy of science, with concentrations in philosophy and ethics of health care, social and political thought, ethics and development, environmental philosophy and ethics.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 5, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 (with no subscore below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking, and no writing subscore below 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $16,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University is $53,213 across 30 required credits.
    Is Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 27%.
    What work-permit options follow Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Philosophy (M.A.) at Michigan State University: 12 months OPT (US)