Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?
After graduation, philosophy graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $90,592, while the bottom 20% make closer to $26,235. The median grad salary is $48,751.
Philosophy graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy is $39,860, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $42,358.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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