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Philosophy at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

If you are interested in studying Philosophy, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 philosophy degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Among 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Philosophy Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Philosophy program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#3 of 3
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#88 of 183
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#149 of 185

Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Philosophy program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$27,669
4 years	$33,636
5 years	$47,729

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Philosophy graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee report median earnings of $33,636, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $25,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Philosophy graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Philosophy graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 31% women (8) and 69% men (18).

Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 10 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, above the national average of 35%.*

Philosophy Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 13 master’s philosophy graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 23% of Philosophy master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee

This Philosophy program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Philosophy	23
Ethics	3

Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates

Students who finish Philosophy program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursue many career paths. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.