# Boston University: Philosophy (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 164988, CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boston-university/majors/philosophy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,377
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,026 (U.S. median for this major: $56,812 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,750 (U.S. median $21,510)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (4 colleges, $68,328): -$302
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,214

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,026 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,500 | $38,855 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $9,342 | $38,209 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,778 | $48,172 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $22,517 | $92,095 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $47,504 | $194,291 | 6.9 years |

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

## Philosophy at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | $97,519 | $18,000 | $41,704 | 91% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $68,629 | not reported | $17,163 | 65% |
| Boston University | $68,026 | $25,750 | $24,402 | 89% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $54,868 | not reported | $17,707 | 49% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $291,000 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $267,290 MA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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