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Philosophy at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $20,287/yr (-37% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,000 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #67 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	$360K	$379K	$385K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.8x	12.5x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.9x	4.1x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	44%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	20	20	17

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,372

Out-of-state: $93,356 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,680

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,373

12.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Philosophy graduates start at $20,287/yr, trailing the $32,297 national average by 37%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 12.5x 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 -7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,373 debt load exceeds a year of the $20,287 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #67 out of 77 programs, University of North Carolina at Greensboro's financial outcomes for Philosophy trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of North Carolina at Greensboro

A 90% acceptance rate means University of North Carolina at Greensboro is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 13,848 in Greensboro, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary $79,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Philosophy program score?

This program scores 20/100 — on the lower end for Philosophy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do University of North Carolina at Greensboro Philosophy graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

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.

Why are Philosophy earnings lower at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

Lower starting pay at University of North Carolina at Greensboro may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →