Philosophy

Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL

CIP 38.01

$23,219Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$23,396Median federal debt

11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $23,219 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 $23,396, about 101% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Philosophy (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Philosophy graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville make?

The median salary is $23,219 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,396.

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