Philosophy bachelor's degree programs in New York

Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

9Programs reporting earnings

$52,633Median year-4 earnings

$20,062Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

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

1CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York · Debt not reported$78,041 2Fordham UniversityBronx · $22,999 federal debt$74,507 3CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn · $14,125 federal debt$67,948 4Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York · $20,062 federal debt$56,885 5New York UniversityNew York · $24,128 federal debt$52,633 6St. John's University-New YorkQueens · Debt not reported$52,006 7CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York · Debt not reported$49,583 8CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx · $18,700 federal debt$43,165 9Hobart William Smith CollegesGeneva · $27,000 federal debt$40,284

CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

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: $92,050
Middle 50% wage range: $74,980–$122,150
State employment: 1,700
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $57,800–$165,380

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $134,680
Middle 50% wage range: $80,480–$193,690
State employment: 5,690
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $65,440–$291,780

15-2021Mathematicians

State median wage: $126,950
Middle 50% wage range: $89,380–$167,650
State employment: 150
Projected growth: +0.6%
Annual openings: 100

10th–90th percentile: $79,110–$261,670

25-1022Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $87,230
Middle 50% wage range: $67,080–$124,830
State employment: 4,080
Projected growth: +1.7%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $52,400–$162,400

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	New York	$78,041	Not available
2	Fordham University	Bronx	$74,507	$22,999
3	CUNY Brooklyn College	Brooklyn	$67,948	$14,125
4	Columbia University in the City of New York	New York	$56,885	$20,062
5	New York University	New York	$52,633	$24,128
6	St. John's University-New York	Queens	$52,006	Not available
7	CUNY Hunter College	New York	$49,583	Not available
8	CUNY Lehman College	Bronx	$43,165	$18,700
9	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Geneva	$40,284	$27,000

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 New York

What do Philosophy bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?

Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $52,633 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $20,062 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.