Philosophy

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

CIP 38.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,938Median earnings 3 years after
$54,852Median earnings 5 years after
$22,000Median federal debt
59Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $37,938. 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 $22,000, about 58% of first-year earnings.

Philosophy (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$36,307—
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$32,480$25,000
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$27,810$16,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Philosophy graduates from University of Colorado Boulder make?

The median salary is $37,938 and $54,852 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.