Tuition costs are a reality of post-secondary education, but it’s important not to be discouraged. If your top school is financially out of reach, your second or third choice may serve your future just as well. To help you find the program that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up typical tuition costs for philosophy degrees. Here’s the range:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 10,464 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

25% above average compared to other degrees

$ 26,845 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

34% above average compared to other degrees

$ 43,162 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

33% above average compared to other degrees

What do philosophy graduates earn?

Philosophy students make an average of $65,200 per year after graduation. This is 2% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

$ 65,200 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017

Bottom 46% of degrees

N/A
% of people underpaid in 2019

0% above average compared to other degrees

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