Bachelor's-1% vs national median94 grads tracked
Philosophy at University of Alabama
Ranked 64th of 163 bachelor's programs in Philosophy by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$31,227
middle 50%: $21,137 – $44,129
Median · 5 years out
$55,464
middle 50%: $39,950 – $93,054
Median · 10 years out
$80,415
middle 50%: $56,473 – $128,840
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Philosophy (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of University of Alabama's bachelor's program in Philosophy earn a median $31,227 one year after graduating, rising to $80,415 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $56,148 for this field, ranking 64th of 163 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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Paid off in
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,650 total interest
Same major at other universities
CUNY Hunter College
$56,595 · 5 yrs out
Furman University
$56,524 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$56,419 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University
$56,170 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$56,148 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$55,935 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Illinois University
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Randolph College
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston
$55,181 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$54,580 · 5 yrs out
Hamline University
$54,563 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$54,306 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Alabama
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,932 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$120,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,250 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,753 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,648 · 5 yrs out