Philosophy

Bachelor's degree · DePaul University · Chicago, IL

CIP 38.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$24,957Median earnings 3 years after

$51,321Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at DePaul University earn a median of $24,957. 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 Illinois schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville	$23,219	$23,396
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign	$21,824	$18,413

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Philosophy graduates from DePaul University make?

The median salary is $24,957 and $51,321 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.