Philosophy
Bachelor's degree · Fordham University · Bronx, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,507Median earnings 4 years after
$93,875Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
37Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at Fordham University earn a median of $74,507. 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 $20,500, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Philosophy (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $52,668 | $20,937 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $43,311 | $17,600 |
| New York University New York | $40,359 | $23,250 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $35,602 | — |
| CUNY City College New York | $33,339 | — |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York | $30,851 | — |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $27,926 | — |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $25,626 | $21,500 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $10,363 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Philosophy graduates from Fordham University make?
The median salary is $74,507 and $93,875 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.