Philosophy

Bachelor's degree · Villanova University · Villanova, PA

CIP 38.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,676Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,455 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,926–$78,043).

Philosophy (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
$73,053$19,000
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg
$38,544$26,000
University of Scranton
Scranton
$32,513$27,000
Temple University
Philadelphia
$28,648$25,000
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock
$25,869$25,000
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park
$17,881$23,250
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park
$17,881$23,250

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How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,676.

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