# University of St Thomas: Philosophy (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174914, CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-st-thomas-mn/majors/philosophy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,209 (U.S. median for this major: $56,812 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,201 (U.S. median $21,510)
- Rank in MN: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (3 colleges, $53,189): -$11,980
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,603

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,209 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,131 | $115,900 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $26,820 | $110,498 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $24,357 | $100,351 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $25,363 | $104,496 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $33,232 | $136,916 | more than 20 years |

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

## Philosophy at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $56,812 | not reported | $18,743 | 65% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $53,189 | $21,500 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of St Thomas | $41,209 | $18,201 | $29,155 | 76% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $143,290 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $136,450 MN, $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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