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    Philosophy (MA)

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    Columbia, USMAIn-person2 years
    $39,390.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    4
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Philosophy (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $39,390.

    About the program

    Requires 30 credit hours of graduate coursework including proseminar, history of philosophy, and courses in ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics, or epistemology, plus a thesis or two refereed-style papers with oral defense. Earned en route to PhD as department not admitting terminal master's students.

    Focus: research

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    12 months OPT (standard US master’s OPT); STEM OPT extension rules require a STEM-designated degree listed by DHS/USCIS

    $19,392.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Philosophy (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Philosophy (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is $39,390 across 30 required credits.
    Is Philosophy (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia online or in-person?
    Philosophy (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Philosophy (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia take to complete?
    Philosophy (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Philosophy (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale during the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
    How large is the Philosophy (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia cohort?
    Philosophy (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia typically enrolls around 4 students per cohort.