Program Analysis
Graduates earn $34,666/yr, edging above the $32,297 national average for Philosophy — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Philosophy programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Philosophy's typical career paths, with 64% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $24,500 represents roughly 8 months of the $34,666 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #30 of 77 Philosophy programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Earnings grow from $34,666 to $47,729 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.