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

Charlotte, NC. IPEDS 199139, CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/majors/philosophy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,251
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,067 (U.S. median for this major: $56,812 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $21,510)
- Rank in NC: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (3 colleges, $58,285): -$12,218
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,745

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,067 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 | $10,357 | $44,535 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,668 | $45,872 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $13,690 | $58,867 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $19,822 | $85,235 | 6.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,761 | $93,572 | 7.5 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 $173,160 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $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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