by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, 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 #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 44 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,666 a year. This is higher than $31,618, which is the national median for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UWM paid an average of $852 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Fees | $1,565 | $1,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,980 | $10,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Learn more about UWM tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 philosophy majors earned their bachelor's degree from UWM. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its philosophy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UWM Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of philosophy master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 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 | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.