Philosophy at Florida International University
Miami, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Florida International University graduates in philosophy earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida International University 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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| 74 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $44,533 | $40,522 | #78 | $30,171 |
| 75 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $44,329 | $50,194 | #57 | — |
| 76 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $43,165 | $41,084 | #77 | $43,311 |
| 77 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $43,085 | $45,858 | #72 | $31,583 |
| 78 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $42,993 | $39,121 | #81 | $28,539 |
| 79 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $42,337 | $38,524 | #82 | $20,354 |
| 80 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $41,209 | $39,363 | #80 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida International University philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,583 one year after graduating and $43,085 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida International University rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, Florida International University ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #72 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at Florida International University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for philosophy ($54,455), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,393.
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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.