# Temple University: Philosophy (bachelor's)

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 216339, CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/temple-university/majors/philosophy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,648
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,414 (U.S. median for this major: $56,812 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $21,510)
- Rank in PA: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (6 colleges, $64,542): -$17,128
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,398

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,414 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,694 | $97,130 | 8.4 years |
| 30-48k | $23,431 | $100,285 | 8.6 years |
| 48-75k | $26,534 | $113,566 | 9.8 years |
| 75-110k | $29,397 | $125,819 | 10.8 years |
| 110k+ | $34,947 | $149,573 | 12.9 years |

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

## Philosophy at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | $107,454 | $18,500 | $28,699 | 97% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $65,675 | $23,878 | $32,875 | 86% |
| University of Scranton | $63,410 | $27,000 | $32,568 | 80% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $52,436 | not reported | $30,434 | 86% |
| Temple University | $47,414 | $25,000 | $28,198 | 75% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $172,900 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $137,900 PA, $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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