Philosophy

Bachelor's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC

CIP 38.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,285Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,706Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $58,285. 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 $21,706, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Philosophy (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$34,284$14,618
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$29,251$23,750
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$20,287$20,373

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Philosophy graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?

The median salary is $58,285.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,706.

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