Philosophy at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Austin graduates in philosophy earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Austin 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 |
| 11 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $70,628 | $61,989 | #23 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,881 one year after graduating and $71,790 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Austin rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, The University of Texas at Austin ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for philosophy ($54,455), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.