Philosophy

Bachelor's degree · New York University · New York, NY

CIP 38.01

$40,359Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,633Median earnings 4 years after
$76,802Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
75Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at New York University earn a median of $40,359 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 $23,250, about 58% of first-year earnings.

Philosophy (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (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
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 New York University make?

The median salary is $40,359 one year after graduation and $76,802 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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