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Philosophy in Illinois

Philosophy Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 6,660 people employed in jobs related to a Philosophy degree, compared to 172,750 nationwide.

Philosophy Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Philosophy grads earn an average of $120,236. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,772.

Philosophy Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering Philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#6

Wheaton College

Wheaton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,703 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Philosophy Careers in IL

Some of the careers Philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $71,584
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Mathematicians $66,238
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $40,564
Water Resource Specialists $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Religious Studies 9,248
Other Philosophy & Religion 224
General Philosophy & Religion 184

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