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 22% 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 $43,035. College Scorecard.
Philosophy at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia 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 | William & Mary | $75,423 | $16,750 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 2 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $64,402 | $21,500 | $23,433 | 63% |
20 more Virginia 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 William & Mary, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About William & Mary
- Acceptance rate: 34% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 89% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $73,490
- Full cost breakdown · all 34 majors · overview
Related majors at William & Mary
- History$63,632
- English$57,616
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$60,177
- Area Studies$68,909
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William & Mary Philosophy questions
How much do William & Mary Philosophy graduates earn?
Philosophy graduates of William & Mary earn a median $75,423 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Philosophy graduates across 85 colleges is $56,812.
How much debt do William & Mary Philosophy graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Philosophy graduates of William & Mary is $16,750, about 22% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,510.
Where does William & Mary rank for Philosophy in Virginia?
Of 2 Virginia colleges reporting Philosophy graduate earnings, William & Mary ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Philosophy graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $128,340 in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area and $167,220 nationally.
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Cite this: “William & Mary Philosophy: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-and-mary/majors/philosophy (College Scorecard and BLS data).