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Philosophy at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Philosophy at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

If you are interested in studying Philosophy, take a look at what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 philosophy degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Philosophy Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Philosophy program to other colleges that offer this major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 6
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 18
Best Value Nationwide #73 of 183
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #108 of 185

Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Those who finish University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Philosophy program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Philosophy at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,831
2 years $28,598
4 years $42,942

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Philosophy graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take home a median $42,942, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.

Philosophy earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at $18,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Philosophy graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 28% women (9) and 72% men (23).

Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 28 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 21% were women (6) and 79% were men (22).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Philosophy Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 5
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Philosophy majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 35%.*

Philosophy Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 2 master’s philosophy degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Philosophy Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Philosophy majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Philosophy Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 2 doctoral philosophy degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Philosophy Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Philosophy majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

This Philosophy program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Philosophy 32

Best-Paid Careers for Philosophy Graduates

Students who finish Philosophy program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. Here 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

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