Philosophy at DePaul University
If you plan to study Philosophy, consider the program at DePaul University. Get started with the following essential facts.
DePaul University sits in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 philosophy graduations were recorded at DePaul University.
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Studying Online at DePaul University
Online coursework is an option at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy Rankings at DePaul University
These rankings give you a sense of how DePaul University’s Philosophy program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 18 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #151 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 185 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 18 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #151 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 185 |
Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from DePaul University
Students who complete DePaul University’s Philosophy program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,611 |
| 3 years | $24,957 |
| 4 years | $44,104 |
| 5 years | $51,321 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Philosophy graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $44,104, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Philosophy graduates at DePaul University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Philosophy graduates at DePaul University are 48% women (14) and 52% men (15).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University
Among the 23 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at DePaul University, 52% were women (12) and 48% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 35% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Philosophy Master’s Program at DePaul University
Of the 3 master’s philosophy degrees awarded at DePaul University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy master’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Philosophy Doctoral Program at DePaul University
Of the 3 doctoral philosophy graduates at DePaul University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at DePaul University
This Philosophy program at DePaul University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Graduates of the Philosophy program at DePaul University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Philosophy graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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