Philosophy at Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates in philosophy earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hobart William Smith Colleges 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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| 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 |
| 84 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $34,482 | $33,878 | #86 | $21,824 |
Other Majors at Hobart William Smith Colleges by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $111,833 | $61,946 | #44 of 368 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $103,822 | $72,158 | #101 of 459 |
| Political Science and Government | $79,778 | $35,381 | #42 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $77,977 | $40,648 | #20 of 118 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $73,650 | $50,750 | #27 of 660 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $68,522 | — | #6 of 137 |
| Architecture and Related Services | $68,341 | $29,900 | #1 of 6 |
| Sociology | $67,556 | $20,228 | #25 of 462 |
| Biology | $62,737 | $33,163 | #259 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $61,905 | $43,671 | #53 of 265 |
| History | $60,616 | $30,710 | #50 of 459 |
| Area Studies | $60,381 | $39,939 | #29 of 70 |
| Psychology | $59,317 | $38,117 | #109 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,440 | — | #119 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hobart William Smith Colleges philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,284 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hobart William Smith Colleges rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, Hobart William Smith Colleges ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at Hobart William Smith Colleges worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for philosophy ($54,455), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.