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Philosophy Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 201 students earned their Philosophy degrees in WI.

In this state, Philosophy is the 78th most popular major out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 155
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Master’s Degree 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 75.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Wisconsin

1,750 people in the state and 137,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, philosophy grads earn an average of $85,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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There are 11 colleges in Wisconsin that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,380. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,725 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. A typical student attending UWM will pay a net price of $17,486.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, UW - Stevens Point grads earn an average salary of $40,037. 88% of students get financical aid.

#5

Beloit College

Beloit
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,246.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $44,674 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,518 a year. 86% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,939 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,612.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $43,295 after graduation. 74% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Carroll University

Waukesha
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,451 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. This private school has an average net price of $22,987.

Philosophy Careers in WI

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Philosophy and Religion Professors 7% $66,960
Mathematical Science Professors 5% $76,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Religious Studies 54

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