Philosophy
Bachelor's degree · Loyola Marymount University · Los Angeles, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$58,354Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
15Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University earn a median of $58,354. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,455 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,926–$78,043).
Philosophy (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $38,380 | $7,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $36,355 | $13,345 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $32,749 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $30,285 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $30,182 | $15,000 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $30,171 | — |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $29,712 | $25,000 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $29,326 | $14,753 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $28,539 | $15,750 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $25,303 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $25,171 | $19,022 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $24,669 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $20,922 | $21,251 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $20,822 | — |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $20,354 | $13,824 |
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$107,961 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
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$87,790 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$84,853 - LawFirst professional degree
$84,074 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$79,763 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$71,022 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$70,960 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$70,542 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$70,116 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$60,798 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$59,840 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$56,575 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$56,143 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$55,470 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$53,206 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$48,281 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$43,152 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$41,113
Frequently asked questions
How much do Philosophy graduates from Loyola Marymount University make?
The median salary is $58,354 and $58,354 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.