Philosophy at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of Iowa graduates in philosophy earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Iowa 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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| 42 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $57,041 | $67,483 | #12 | — |
| 43 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $56,885 | $54,143 | #47 | $52,668 |
| 44 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $56,812 | $54,268 | #46 | — |
| 45 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $56,786 | $59,732 | #29 | — |
| 46 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $55,875 | $56,808 | #40 | — |
| 47 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $55,823 | $59,572 | #30 | $39,971 |
| 48 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $55,804 | $57,340 | #37 | $34,289 |
Other Philosophy Credentials at University of Iowa
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $67,892 | — |
Other Majors at University of Iowa by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Iowa philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,786 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Iowa rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, University of Iowa ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at University of Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for philosophy ($54,455), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,385.
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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.