# Philosophy (bachelor's degree)

CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/philosophy

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $56,812 across 85 colleges (middle half $49,583–$63,410); median federal debt $22,820
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Philosophy And Religious Studies: median $55,860 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Software Developers | 3% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Clergy | 2% | $60,810 | 2.4% |
| Human Resources Workers | 2% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Paralegals And Legal Assistants | 2% | $62,890 | -0.3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2% | $35,410 | -0.3% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | $59,935 (3) | — |
| CA | $52,479 (16) | $75,765 (277) |
| FL | $48,357 (4) | — |
| IL | $50,324 (4) | — |
| MA | $68,328 (4) | — |
| MN | $53,189 (3) | — |
| NC | $58,285 (3) | — |
| NJ | $58,891 (4) | — |
| NY | $52,633 (9) | $60,915 (205) |
| PA | $64,542 (6) | — |
| TX | $54,822 (5) | $65,628 (110) |
| WI | $59,370 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $98,592
2. William & Mary (VA): $75,423
3. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $71,796
4. California State University-Sacramento (CA): $65,115
5. Virginia Commonwealth University (VA): $64,402
6. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $63,326
7. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $61,754
8. University of California-Davis (CA): $58,633
9. San Diego State University (CA): $53,390
10. California State University-Los Angeles (CA): $53,127
11. University of Florida (FL): $52,656
12. University of Southern California (CA): $51,831

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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