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Bachelor's-11% vs national median198 grads tracked

Philosophy at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Ranked 103rd of 163 bachelor's programs in Philosophy by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,275
middle 50%: $23,292 – $45,244
Median · 5 years out
$49,855
middle 50%: $35,940 – $66,779
Median · 10 years out
$62,075
middle 50%: $43,588 – $91,987

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 North Carolina - Charlotte's bachelor's program in Philosophy earn a median $31,275 one year after graduating, rising to $62,075 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $56,148 for this field, ranking 103rd 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.7 yrs
≈ $10,496 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Texas
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at El Paso
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
$50,245 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$50,050 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$49,979 · 5 yrs out
East Carolina University
$49,946 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Purchase
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$49,764 · 5 yrs out
Wheaton College
$49,731 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$49,659 · 5 yrs out
Macalester College
$49,482 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out

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