U.S. median for this major: $56,812.
College Scorecard field of study; 26 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 78% 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 $44,580. College Scorecard.
Franciscan University of Steubenville Philosophy: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Ohio colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Philosophy nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Franciscan University of Steubenville's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,696 | $80,951 | no earnings gain |
| $30–48k | $18,616 | $76,512 | no earnings gain |
| $48–75k | $20,288 | $83,384 | no earnings gain |
| $75–110k | $20,744 | $85,258 | no earnings gain |
| $110k+ | $25,675 | $105,524 | no earnings gain |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (68% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Philosophy graduates 4 years after graduating ($31,906) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024). Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Philosophy at Ohio colleges
Every Ohio 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 | Ohio State University | $55,823 | $26,247 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 2 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | $31,906 | $25,000 | $23,589 | 75% |
38 more Ohio 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 Franciscan University of Steubenville, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Franciscan University of Steubenville
- Acceptance rate: 58% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $50,030
- Full cost breakdown · all 33 majors · overview
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Franciscan University of Steubenville Philosophy questions
How much do Franciscan University of Steubenville Philosophy graduates earn?
Philosophy graduates of Franciscan University of Steubenville earn a median $31,906 four years after graduating and $32,165 one year after. The U.S. median for Philosophy graduates across 85 colleges is $56,812.
How much debt do Franciscan University of Steubenville Philosophy graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Philosophy graduates of Franciscan University of Steubenville is $25,000, about 78% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,510.
Where does Franciscan University of Steubenville rank for Philosophy in Ohio?
Of 2 Ohio colleges reporting Philosophy graduate earnings, Franciscan University of Steubenville ranks 2nd. The highest is Ohio State University at $55,823.
What jobs do Philosophy graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $137,170 in Ohio 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: “Franciscan University of Steubenville Philosophy: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/franciscan-university-of-steubenville/majors/philosophy (College Scorecard and BLS data).