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Philosophy in Illinois

Philosophy Schools in Illinois

370 Philosophy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Philosophy is the 83rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Illinois

Philosophy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 306
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Master’s Degree 23

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a philosophy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 50.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Illinois

There are 960 people in the state and 23,100 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Illinois

In this state, philosophy grads earn an average of $81,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 56% of students get financical aid. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $20,531.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. 99% of students get financical aid.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 71% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. This public school has an average net price of $13,484. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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DePaul University

Chicago
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. This private school has an average net price of $29,430.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $25,057. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 67% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

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Augustana College

Rock Island
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $11,780. 100% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $27,904.

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Philosophy Careers in IL

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 2% $75,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Applied & Professional Ethics 8
Other Philosophy 2

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