Philosophy at University of Chicago
If you plan to study Philosophy, you may want to check out the program at University of Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 78 philosophy degrees were granted at University of Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Chicago
Distance learning is available at University of Chicago. Among 18,566 students, 102 (1%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy Rankings at University of Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Chicago’s Philosophy program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #79 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 183 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #79 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 183 |
Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from University of Chicago
Those who finish University of Chicago’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 | $28,698 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $35,653 |
| 4 years | $55,143 |
| 5 years | $72,246 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Philosophy graduates from University of Chicago take home a median $55,143, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Philosophy graduates from University of Chicago stands at $22,641.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Philosophy graduates at University of Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Philosophy graduates at University of Chicago are 40% women (31) and 60% men (47).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at University of Chicago
Of the 71 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at University of Chicago, 41% were women (29) and 59% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, higher than the national average of 35%.*
Philosophy Doctoral Program at University of Chicago
Of the 7 doctoral philosophy degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 14% of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, lower than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at University of Chicago
This Philosophy program at University of Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 78 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at University of Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Philosophy majors, 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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