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Bachelor's-13% vs national median174 grads tracked

Philosophy at Texas State University

Ranked 116th of 163 bachelor's programs in Philosophy by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,905
middle 50%: $22,520 – $43,304
Median · 5 years out
$49,118
middle 50%: $32,464 – $68,595
Median · 10 years out
$69,466
middle 50%: $48,585 – $98,592

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 Texas State University's bachelor's program in Philosophy earn a median $31,905 one year after graduating, rising to $69,466 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $56,148 for this field, ranking 116th 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
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,386 total interest

Same major at other universities

College of Charleston
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston - Downtown
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
Christopher Newport University
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
University of West Georgia
$49,308 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$49,171 · 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
Portland State University
$48,581 · 5 yrs out
University of Lynchburg
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$48,487 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Texas State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,706 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$107,346 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,135 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$101,470 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,153 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$97,847 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,195 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$96,658 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,030 · 5 yrs out

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