Philosophy
Bachelor's degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at University of Southern California earn a median of $38,380 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,455 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,926–$78,043). Median debt is $7,500, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Philosophy (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently asked questions
How much do Philosophy graduates from University of Southern California make?
The median salary is $38,380 one year after graduation and $95,023 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.