Philosophy

Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN

CIP 38.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$47,637Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at Indiana University-Bloomington earn a median of $47,637. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,455 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,926–$78,043).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Philosophy graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington make?

The median salary is $47,637 and $47,637 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.