All Majors
#176 of 209Bachelor's Degree
Philosophy.
Offered at 42 schools nationwide. Ranked by median earnings 4 years after graduation.
$28k
4yr Earnings
$28k
Starting Salary
$21k
Median Debt
42
Schools
ROI Analysis
Earnings vs. average major-30%
Debt-to-first-year-earnings ratio0.7x
Earnings rank#176 of 209 majors
Lower ROI. Philosophy. graduates tend to earn below average. Consider school cost carefully — an expensive school may not pay off for this major.
Top Schools for Philosophy.
Schools where Philosophy. graduates earn the most 4 years after graduation.
1
University of Pennsylvania
$63,600
4yr earnings
2
University of Southern California
$44,900
4yr earnings
3
University of Chicago
$39,300
4yr earnings
4
Boston College
$38,600
4yr earnings
5
Arizona State University-Tempe
$35,800
4yr earnings
6
Arizona State University-Skysong
$35,800
4yr earnings
7
California State University-Fullerton
$31,800
4yr earnings
8
University of California-Davis
$31,300
4yr earnings
9
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
$31,000
4yr earnings
10
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
$31,000
4yr earnings
Salary Growth
Year 1
$27,550
→
Year 4
$27,550
Growth
+0%
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect median income for bachelor's degree recipients at the national level. Individual outcomes vary by school, location, and individual factors.