Philosophy

Bachelor's degree · The College of Wooster · Wooster, OH

CIP 38.01

$27,174Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$28,999Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,100Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at The College of Wooster earn a median of $27,174 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 $23,100, about 85% of first-year earnings.

Philosophy (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$39,971$20,800
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville
$32,165$20,000
John Carroll University
University Heights
$17,813$22,223

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Philosophy graduates from The College of Wooster make?

The median salary is $27,174 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,100.

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