# Columbia University in the City of New York: Philosophy (bachelor's)

New York, NY. IPEDS 190150, CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york/majors/philosophy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,668
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,885 (U.S. median for this major: $56,812 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,062 (U.S. median $21,510)
- Rank in NY: 4 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (9 colleges, $52,633): +$4,252
- Versus the U.S. median: +$73

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,885 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,570 | $19,148 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $2,275 | $9,532 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,866 | $24,579 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $11,782 | $49,367 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $50,621 | $212,102 | 9.5 years |

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

## Philosophy at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $78,041 | not reported | $3,203 | 56% |
| Fordham University | $74,507 | $22,999 | $44,338 | 82% |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $67,948 | $14,125 | $3,103 | 54% |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $56,885 | $20,062 | $21,590 | 96% |
| New York University | $52,633 | $24,128 | $37,050 | 88% |
| St. John's University-New York | $52,006 | not reported | $29,999 | 66% |
| CUNY Hunter College | $49,583 | not reported | $2,984 | 57% |
| CUNY Lehman College | $43,165 | $18,700 | $3,148 | 51% |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges | $40,284 | $27,000 | $31,563 | 77% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $180,460 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $134,680 NY, $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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