Philosophy at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 108 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Barbara graduates in philosophy earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Santa Barbara Compares for Philosophy
All 86 colleges reporting philosophy earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $107,454 | $109,282 | #1 | $73,053 |
| 2 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $98,592 | $89,712 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $97,519 | $85,876 | #3 | $47,345 |
| 4 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $78,041 | $74,279 | #6 | $30,851 |
| 5 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $75,423 | $68,680 | #11 | — |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $74,507 | $70,915 | #9 | — |
| 7 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $71,796 | $65,330 | #16 | $25,303 |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $71,790 | $72,989 | #7 | $40,881 |
| 9 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $71,709 | $70,454 | #10 | — |
| 10 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $70,709 | $75,881 | #4 | $34,284 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Barbara philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,303 one year after graduating and $71,796 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Barbara rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, University of California-Santa Barbara ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at University of California-Santa Barbara worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for philosophy ($54,455), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.