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Philosophy in Wisconsin

Philosophy Schools in Wisconsin

In 2022-2023, 232 students earned their Philosophy degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 73rd most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Wisconsin

Philosophy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a philosophy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Wisconsin

1,750 people in the state and 137,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, philosophy grads earn an average of $85,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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There are 3 colleges in Wisconsin that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $16,834.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,427. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 63% of the teachers are full time.

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Marquette University

Milwaukee
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,637. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Philosophy Careers in WI

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Religious Studies 6

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