Philosophy bachelor's degree programs in Pennsylvania

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$63,410Median year-4 earnings

$23,878Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania

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

1University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia · $18,500 federal debt$107,454 2Pennsylvania State University-World CampusUniversity Park · $23,878 federal debt$65,675 3Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · $23,878 federal debt$65,675 4University of ScrantonScranton · $27,000 federal debt$63,410 5University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh · Debt not reported$52,436 6Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · $25,000 federal debt$47,414

CAREER CONTEXT IN PA

What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania

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: $76,600
Middle 50% wage range: $62,000–$99,760
State employment: 1,280
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $48,660–$127,680

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $137,900
Middle 50% wage range: $83,960–$219,230
State employment: 7,980
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $59,040–$312,510

25-1022Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $82,170
Middle 50% wage range: $62,450–$104,600
State employment: 2,000
Projected growth: +1.7%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $49,790–$126,790

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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	University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	$107,454	$18,500
2	Pennsylvania State University-World Campus	University Park	$65,675	$23,878
3	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	University Park	$65,675	$23,878
4	University of Scranton	Scranton	$63,410	$27,000
5	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Pittsburgh	$52,436	Not available
6	Temple University	Philadelphia	$47,414	$25,000

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 Pennsylvania

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $63,410 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,878 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Pennsylvania has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.