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Philosophy at CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
27
Optimistic
27
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,926/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,000 openings/yr)
ROI 15.9x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #46 of 77 Philosophy programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Philosophy graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $472K $475K $449K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.8x 15.9x 15.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.7x 7.7x 7.3x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 44% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 27 23

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,808
Out-of-state: $61,608 (7.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$11,772
61% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,431
48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,926/yr, Philosophy graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College land near the $32,297 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 15.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 64% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #46 out of 77 programs, CUNY Brooklyn College's financial outcomes for Philosophy trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $27,926 to $41,431 shows 48% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About CUNY Brooklyn College

CUNY Brooklyn College accepts 54% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 10,443 students in Brooklyn, NY. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $11,772 over four years — 61% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Mathematicians $121,680/yr
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary $79,350/yr
View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Philosophy at Other Schools

University of Pennsylvania ($73,053) Columbia University in the City of New York ($52,668) Boston College ($47,345) Utah Valley University ($43,699) CUNY Lehman College ($43,311) Southern Methodist University ($42,334) University of Washington-Seattle Campus ($42,072) University of Washington-Bothell Campus ($42,072)

Other Majors at CUNY Brooklyn College

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($51,862) Information Science/Studies ($49,688) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($46,233) Accounting and Related Services ($42,862) Sociology ($41,062) Finance and Financial Management Services ($37,867) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($37,223) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($37,057)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CUNY Brooklyn College's Philosophy program score?
This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Philosophy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Philosophy to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Philosophy careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 64% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
How affordable is Philosophy at CUNY Brooklyn College after financial aid?
Sticker price is $29,808, but the average net cost is $11,772 — a 61% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →