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Philosophy at University of Oregon

Eugene, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree
18 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
18
Optimistic
18
Base Case
14
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,640/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,000 openings/yr)
ROI 6.9x earnings multiple (2.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #73 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 $424K $434K $421K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 6.8x 6.9x 6.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 2.4x 2.5x 2.4x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 44% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 18 18 14

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$62,676
Out-of-state: $173,208 (2.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$87,128
-39% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,500
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,383
24% growth from Year 1

About University of Oregon

With 85% of applicants admitted, University of Oregon prioritizes broad access, enrolling 19,758 students in Eugene, OR.

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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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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 University of Oregon

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($70,055) Accounting and Related Services ($58,449) Architecture ($51,933) Business/Commerce, General ($46,897) Economics ($45,941) Geography and Cartography ($45,030) Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($42,159) Public Administration ($39,365)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Philosophy at University of Oregon?
A score of 18/100 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 $421,378 in decade earnings vs $423,717 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →