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Philosophy at Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
20
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,544/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,000 openings/yr)
ROI 1.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #48 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 $467K $471K $446K
Earnings Multiple 1.8x 1.8x 1.7x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 44% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 27 20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$256,920
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$120,344
53% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,544 at Gettysburg College come in 19% above the national median of $32,297 for Philosophy programs.

The financial case is thin at 1.8x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Philosophy's typical career paths, with 64% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $38,544 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #48 of 77 Philosophy programs, Gettysburg College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Gettysburg College

A 48% admission rate makes Gettysburg College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 2,209 in Gettysburg, PA. The average net cost of $120,344 over four years represents a 53% discount from published tuition.

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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

Compare this program → View all 77 schools offering Philosophy →

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 Gettysburg College

Computer Science ($74,642) Economics ($62,925) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($51,673) Psychology, General ($50,040) Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics ($44,068) Political Science and Government ($43,322) Research and Experimental Psychology ($41,599) English Language and Literature, General ($40,601)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Philosophy at Gettysburg College?
A score of 27/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Philosophy. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Philosophy careers?
With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $446,018 in decade earnings vs $466,735 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is Gettysburg College a hidden gem for Philosophy?
After financial aid, the average student pays $120,344 over four years — 53% below the $256,920 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →