Philosophy at William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
William & Mary graduates in philosophy earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William & Mary 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 |
Other Majors at William & Mary by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $127,851 | $84,956 | #55 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,366 | $75,038 | #14 of 1176 |
| Economics | $105,467 | $65,603 | #53 of 368 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $91,065 | $47,270 | #7 of 118 |
| Sociology | $87,655 | — | #2 of 462 |
| Mathematics | $87,170 | $60,494 | #54 of 309 |
| Chemistry | $78,270 | $35,130 | #29 of 209 |
| Physics | $77,863 | — | #55 of 107 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,173 | $41,317 | #102 of 565 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $70,523 | $38,590 | #25 of 207 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $69,118 | $36,703 | #19 of 34 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,992 | $27,114 | #31 of 610 |
| Area Studies | $68,909 | $53,779 | #12 of 70 |
| History | $63,632 | $31,595 | #39 of 459 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,177 | $40,260 | #74 of 225 |
| Psychology | $59,226 | $36,818 | #110 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,616 | $40,697 | #90 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $52,161 | $34,496 | #61 of 67 |
| Biology | $49,644 | $29,851 | #696 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $29,752 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William & Mary philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn $75,423 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William & Mary rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, William & Mary ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at William & Mary worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% more than the national median for philosophy ($54,455), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,312.
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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.