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Philosophy in Illinois

Philosophy Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Illinois

There are 6,660 people in the state and 172,750 people in the nation working in Philosophy jobs.

Philosophy Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Philosophy grads earn an average of $120,236. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,772.

Philosophy Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer Philosophy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Wheaton College

Wheaton

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,703 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Philosophy Careers in IL

Some of the careers Philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $40,564
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Mathematicians 9% $66,238
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $71,584
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Religious Studies 9,248
Other Philosophy & Religion 224
General Philosophy & Religion 184

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