# San Diego State University: Philosophy (bachelor's)

San Diego, CA. IPEDS 122409, CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/san-diego-state-university/majors/philosophy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,712
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,390 (U.S. median for this major: $56,812 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $21,510)
- Rank in CA: 7 of 16 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Philosophy at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $98,592 | not reported | $16,665 | 86% |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $71,796 | $15,000 | $16,109 | 83% |
| California State University-Sacramento | $65,115 | $15,034 | $9,338 | 56% |
| University of California-Berkeley | $63,326 | $14,475 | $13,481 | 93% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $61,754 | $15,000 | $12,548 | 93% |
| University of California-Davis | $58,633 | $13,200 | $14,741 | 86% |
| San Diego State University | $53,390 | $27,000 | $15,364 | 76% |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $53,127 | not reported | $3,967 | 53% |
| University of Southern California | $51,831 | $11,491 | $32,740 | 92% |
| University of California-Riverside | $51,402 | $19,022 | $14,304 | 76% |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $51,398 | $15,832 | $17,890 | 75% |
| California State University-Long Beach | $49,062 | $19,281 | $10,440 | 69% |
| California State University-Northridge | $48,566 | not reported | $7,021 | 57% |
| California State University-Fullerton | $44,533 | not reported | $6,555 | 70% |
| San Francisco State University | $42,993 | $18,000 | $12,278 | 50% |
| California State University-Fresno | $42,337 | $15,000 | $7,000 | 57% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $207,200 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, $210,230 CA, $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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