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Philosophy at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you plan to study Philosophy, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 philosophy degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Philosophy Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Philosophy program against peer institutions.

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 18
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#80 of 185
Best Value	Nationwide	#82 of 183

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 18
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#80 of 185
Best Value	Nationwide	#82 of 183

Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison’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	$35,717
2 years	$28,236
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 graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $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

Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison is $24,216.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Philosophy graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Philosophy graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 42% women (28) and 58% men (39).

Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 57 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 42% were women (24) and 58% were men (33).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 12% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 35%.*

Philosophy Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 8 master’s philosophy graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 38% of Philosophy master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 23%.*

Philosophy Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 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 Wisconsin-Madison

The Philosophy program at University of Wisconsin-Madison offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Philosophy	67

Best-Paid Careers for Philosophy Graduates

Students who finish Philosophy program at University of Wisconsin-Madison pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.