Illinois · Philosophy

Best Philosophy institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…

Institutions
32
offering CIP 38.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
252
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$21,824
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,794
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mathematicians
$123,220
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville Public · Bachelor's degree
$23,219457%$24,362
2University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Champaign Public · Bachelor's degree
$21,8242585%$18,750

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
60
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$123,220
median $127,290
Best-paying metro
$123,120
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Related careers

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$79,200 avg · 2,230 jobs
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$123,220 avg · 60 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in Illinois.

Which Philosophy program in Illinois has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville tops the list at $23,219. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Mathematicians earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Mathematicians in Illinois is $123,220 (median $127,290), across about 60 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Philosophy program?+

The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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