Philosophy bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

16Programs reporting earnings

$51,831Median year-4 earnings

$15,000Median federal debt

12Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · Debt not reported$98,592 2University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · $15,000 federal debt$71,796 3California State University, SacramentoSacramento · $15,034 federal debt$65,115 4University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · $14,475 federal debt$63,326 5University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $15,000 federal debt$61,754 6University of California, DavisDavis · $13,200 federal debt$58,633 7San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · $27,000 federal debt$53,390 8California State University, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Debt not reported$53,127 9University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · $11,491 federal debt$51,831 10University of California, RiversideRiverside · $19,022 federal debt$51,402

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1126Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $105,820
Middle 50% wage range: $89,530–$153,940
State employment: 1,850
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $75,070–$206,110

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $210,230
Middle 50% wage range: $167,630–$304,380
State employment: 14,950
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $130,730–$330,050

25-1022Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $130,680
Middle 50% wage range: $101,600–$169,110
State employment: 3,810
Projected growth: +1.7%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $77,570–$226,560

15-2021Mathematicians

State median wage: $126,710
Middle 50% wage range: $101,230–$156,480
State employment: 250
Projected growth: +0.6%
Annual openings: 100

10th–90th percentile: $81,230–$182,020

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo	$98,592	Not available
2	University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	$71,796	$15,000
3	California State University, Sacramento	Sacramento	$65,115	$15,034
4	University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley	$63,326	$14,475
5	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$61,754	$15,000
6	University of California, Davis	Davis	$58,633	$13,200
7	San Diego State University	San Diego	$53,390	$27,000
8	California State University, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$53,127	Not available
9	University of Southern California	Los Angeles	$51,831	$11,491
10	University of California, Riverside	Riverside	$51,402	$19,022
11	University of California, Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	$51,398	$15,832
12	California State University, Long Beach	Long Beach	$49,062	$19,281
13	California State University, Northridge	Northridge	$48,566	Not available
14	California State University, Fullerton	Fullerton	$44,533	Not available
15	San Francisco State University	San Francisco	$42,993	$18,000
16	California State University, Fresno	Fresno	$42,337	$15,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Philosophy in California

What do Philosophy bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 16 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $51,831 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $15,000 among the 12 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.