Philosophy at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Bachelor's Degree

Location: Boston, MA•In-State Tuition: $15,496•Out-of-State Tuition: $37,174•Admission Rate: 83%•Avg SAT: 1188
Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,581
68th percentile (40th in MA)
Est. Median Debt
$21,906
Est. from national median (77 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 68th percentile of all philosophy bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Philosophy bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (34 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of Massachusetts-Boston$36,581$41,381$21,906*—
Boston College$47,345$47,768$18,000*0.38
Boston University$40,377$47,043$25,750*0.64
National Median$31,652—$22,641*0.72
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Philosophy Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
$67,680$47,345$18,000
Boston University
Boston
$65,168$40,377$25,750

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). At University of Massachusetts-Boston, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. 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.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.