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 Ohio

Philosophy bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (44 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Toledo$35,733
Ohio State University-Main Campus$39,971$54,954$26,2470.66
Franciscan University of Steubenville$32,165$25,0000.78
The College of Wooster$27,174$25,0000.92
John Carroll University$17,813$27,0001.52
National Median$31,652$22,6410.72

Other Philosophy Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$12,859$39,971$26,247
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville
$32,630$32,165$25,000
The College of Wooster
Wooster
$59,550$27,174$25,000
John Carroll University
University Heights
$49,100$17,813$27,000

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 Toledo, approximately 26% 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.