Philosophy at University of Scranton
Scranton, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
25
Base Case
19
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,513/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (15,000 openings/yr)
ROI
3.1x earnings multiple
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 | $665K | $640K | $560K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.2x | 3.1x | 2.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 44% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 25 | 25 | 19 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$209,236
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,660
105% growth from Year 1
About University of Scranton
A 84% acceptance rate means University of Scranton is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 3,589 students in Scranton, PA. The average net cost of $122,112 over four years represents a 42% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Scranton →Top Career Paths
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$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 Scranton's Philosophy program score?
This program scores 25/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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