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Major Overview for Ethics

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Overview for Ethics

A program that focuses on the systematic study of the theory of moral good and its application to various theoretical and practical problems. Includes instruction in ethical theory, history of ethics, belief and value systems, ethical constructs, and applications to specific topics, issues and problems.

Careers for Ethics Majors

A major in Ethics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Ethics

Top 5 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Ethics among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
14
(1.2%)
Most Selective$47,980
Union University
Jackson, TN
10
(2.4%)
Minimally Selective$26,350
Carroll College
Helena, MT
1
(0.4%)
Minimally Selective$27,028
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI
1
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$7,916
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA
1
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$15,293
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.