Philosophy at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates in philosophy earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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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| 70 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $48,566 | $44,192 | #74 | $20,822 |
| 71 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $47,414 | $48,220 | #65 | $28,648 |
| 72 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $47,153 | $50,188 | #58 | $27,072 |
| 73 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $46,067 | $49,436 | #61 | $29,251 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Charlotte philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,251 one year after graduating and $46,067 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Charlotte rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranks #73 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at University of North Carolina at Charlotte worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for philosophy ($54,455), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,750.
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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.