Philosophy (Bachelor's Degree) at United States Military Academy

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$33,339

Est. from NY median (9 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$18,700

Est. from NY median (3 programs)

Where United States Military Academy Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all philosophy bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Philosophy bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (74 total in state)

School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
United States Military AcademyWest Point	—	$33,339*	—	$18,700*	—
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York	$69,045	$52,668*	—	$20,062*	0.38
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx	$7,410	$43,311*	—	$18,700*	0.43
New York UniversityNew York	$60,438	$40,359*	—	$24,128*	0.60
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse	$63,061	$35,602*	—	$23,250*	0.65
CUNY City CollegeNew York	$7,340	$33,339*	—	—*	—
National Median	—	$31,652*	—	$22,641*	0.72

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with philosophy graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.