Missouri · Philosophy

Best institutions to study Philosophy in Missouri

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
13
offering CIP 38.01
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
126
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,890
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
BLS OEWS May 2025

13 institutions offering Philosophy in Missouri

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia Public
4375%
2Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis Private not-for-profit
2294%$14,126
3Saint Louis University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit
1580%$24,886$10,000
4University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis Public
1357%
5Conception Seminary College
Conception Private not-for-profit
750%$33,216
6Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla Public
764%
7University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City Public
555%
8Evangel University
Springfield Private not-for-profit
465%$17,881
9Lindenwood University
Saint Charles Private not-for-profit
349%$17,436
10Missouri State University - Springfield
Springfield Public
358%
11Webster University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit
264%$25,090
12Avila University
Kansas City Private not-for-profit
152%$16,721
13Rockhurst University
Kansas City Private not-for-profit
175%$21,890

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 Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in Missouri.

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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