# University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Philosophy (bachelor's)

Chapel Hill, NC. IPEDS 199120, CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/majors/philosophy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,284
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,709 (U.S. median for this major: $56,812 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,408 (U.S. median $21,510)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (3 colleges, $58,285): +$12,424
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,897

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,709 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,004 | $8,176 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,918 | $15,985 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,538 | $34,835 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $66,973 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,396 | $99,536 | 2.7 years |

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

## Philosophy at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $70,709 | $15,408 | $11,655 | 91% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $58,285 | $24,135 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $46,067 | $25,000 | $15,435 | 69% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $183,540 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $173,870 NC, $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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