Program Analysis
Graduates earn $32,749/yr, roughly in line with the $32,297 national median for Philosophy. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.2x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
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 1% gap from the optimistic case.
With first-year pay of $32,749 far exceeding the $13,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
Ranked #50 of 77 Philosophy programs, University of California-Davis falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.