by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UWM ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from UWM. This makes it the #20 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,250 for all philosophy majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Of the 13 philosophy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UWM, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Philosophy from UWM in 2020-2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
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