Philosophy & Religious Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison
What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy & Religious Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #82 of 208 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 213 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #82 of 208 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 213 |
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,717 |
| 2 years | $26,532 |
| 3 years | $33,968 |
| 4 years | $42,622 |
| 5 years | $56,645 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $42,622, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison stands at $24,216.
Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy & Religious Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
| 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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