Philosophy at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates in philosophy earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 49 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $54,868 | $48,317 | #64 | $36,581 |
| 50 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $54,822 | $55,738 | #45 | $30,058 |
| 51 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $53,390 | $48,581 | #62 | $29,712 |
| 52 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $53,189 | $50,807 | #55 | $31,652 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Boston philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,581 one year after graduating and $54,868 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Boston rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at University of Massachusetts-Boston worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for philosophy ($54,455).
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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.