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Bachelor's-13% vs national median283 grads tracked

Philosophy at Portland State University

Ranked 120th of 163 bachelor's programs in Philosophy by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,179
middle 50%: $24,444 – $45,096
Median · 5 years out
$48,581
middle 50%: $34,202 – $68,679
Median · 10 years out
$67,343
middle 50%: $44,711 – $91,663

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 Portland State University's bachelor's program in Philosophy earn a median $34,179 one year after graduating, rising to $67,343 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $56,148 for this field, ranking 120th 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
8.4 yrs
≈ $10,164 total interest

Same major at other universities

Bowling Green State University
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$49,118 · 5 yrs out
University of Connecticut
$49,035 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$48,943 · 5 yrs out
Gustavus Adolphus College
$48,943 · 5 yrs out
University of Lynchburg
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
$48,258 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$48,238 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$48,030 · 5 yrs out
Millikin University
$47,939 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Portland State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$189,860 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$158,313 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$130,437 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$126,846 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$123,233 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$122,667 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$120,677 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$116,662 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$115,474 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$115,147 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$110,977 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,672 · 5 yrs out

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