U.S. median for this major: $56,812.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 54% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,510.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,720. College Scorecard.
Philosophy at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Philosophy graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | $52,656 | $17,217 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 2 | University of South Florida | $49,561 | — | $9,812 | 77% |
| 3 | Florida State University | $47,153 | $25,359 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 4 | Florida International University | $43,085 | $13,134 | $9,288 | 74% |
17 more Florida colleges offer Philosophy but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Philosophy graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FSU
- Acceptance rate: 24% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,675
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
Related majors at FSU
- History$56,834
- English$52,602
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$51,587
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$51,157
- Area Studies$67,110
- Linguistics—
FSU Philosophy questions
How much do FSU Philosophy graduates earn?
Philosophy graduates of Florida State University earn a median $47,153 four years after graduating and $27,072 one year after. The U.S. median for Philosophy graduates across 85 colleges is $56,812.
How much debt do FSU Philosophy graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Philosophy graduates of Florida State University is $25,359, about 54% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,510.
Where does FSU rank for Philosophy in Florida?
Of 4 Florida colleges reporting Philosophy graduate earnings, Florida State University ranks 3rd. The highest is University of Florida at $52,656.
What jobs do Philosophy graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $79,460 in the Tallahassee, FL area and $167,220 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida State University Philosophy: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-state-university/majors/philosophy (College Scorecard and BLS data).