Philosophy at University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University of St Thomas graduates in philosophy earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of St Thomas 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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| 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 | — |
| 81 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $40,284 | $38,342 | #83 | — |
| 82 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $40,076 | $39,374 | #79 | — |
| 83 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $39,532 | $41,135 | #76 | $31,662 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of St Thomas philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,209 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of St Thomas rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, University of St Thomas ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at University of St Thomas worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for philosophy ($54,455), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.