Best Philosophy Schools Near Wauwatosa, WI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $35,420 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Wauwatosa has a population of about 47,718. Median household income is $93,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $131,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Wauwatosa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Wauwatosa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wauwatosa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Wauwatosa. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI 0.8 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,745
Avg net price $20,144/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,420
Out‑of‑state$35,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 5.6 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 7.9 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI 10.5 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
59.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,009
Avg net price $15,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 30.0 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
Avg net price $11,772/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Beloit College

Beloit, WI 63.5 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,260
Avg net price $21,526/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 69.1 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,792
Avg net price $17,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 246

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 71.5 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,548
Avg net price $14,305/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 102

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin philosophy page.

Philosophy Wages Near Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $78,750 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $81,269
Writers and Authors $63,910 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $65,955
Lawyers $131,100 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $135,294
Clergy $61,730 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,705
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,370 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $77,781
Editors $66,560 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $68,689
Management Analysts $102,900 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $106,192

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Wauwatosa at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,718 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $93,859 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 61.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Wauwatosa, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Wauwatosa. The closest is Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Parkside (30.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Wauwatosa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Wauwatosa are: Lawyers ($131,100), Management Analysts ($102,900), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($78,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Milwaukee instead of Wauwatosa?

Milwaukee, WI is 3.4 miles from Wauwatosa and has its own set of local philosophy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Wauwatosa an affordable place to study philosophy?

Wauwatosa’s median household income of $93,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wauwatosa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Wauwatosa

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Wauwatosa:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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