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Associate's Degree

Philosophy at New York University

New York, New York · See Philosophy nationally

Strong return
+$235,448 over 10 years

For graduates of Philosophy at New York University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

2.6 yrs
Break-even
+285%
10-year ROI
$76,802
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
PhilosophyMaster'sNot enough data
PhilosophyCertificateNot enough data
PhilosophyAssociate's$76,802$23,250+285%Strong return
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Philosophy at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Associate's$107,157+1,861%Strong return
2University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Associate's$69,827$17,413+1,178%Strong return
3CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
Associate's$51,730+951%Strong return
4University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Associate's$74,182$19,125+778%Strong return
5University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Associate's$95,023$7,500+633%Strong return
6University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Associate's$72,246$22,641+618%Strong return
7University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Associate's$57,476+536%Strong return
8West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Associate's$64,560+526%Strong return
9Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
Associate's$75,545+512%Strong return
10University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Associate's$65,351$15,000+440%Strong return

Other majors at New York University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
LawDoctoral$246,348+1,259%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$149,736$19,500+1,190%Strong return
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesDoctoral$230,517+1,152%Strong return
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's$136,918$19,500+1,032%Strong return
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate$221,872$102,131+854%Strong return
MathematicsAssociate's$121,490$19,500+842%Strong return
Legal Professions and Studies, OtherCertificate$216,714$96,845+836%Strong return
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's$119,854$18,500+826%Strong return

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Philosophy at New York University

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.