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Philosophy in California

Philosophy Schools in California

Jobs for Philosophy Grads in California

19,910 people in the state and 172,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Philosophy.

Philosophy Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Philosophy Jobs in California

In this state, Philosophy grads earn an average of $195,292. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,772.

Philosophy Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 26 colleges in California offering Philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 28% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $89,527 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#14

Biola University

La Mirada

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,740 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 60%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,330 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 40% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,757 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 56%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,033 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

#21

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,936 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#22

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,660 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#24

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,357 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,234 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,541 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Philosophy Careers in CA

Some of the careers Philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $40,564
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Mathematicians 9% $66,238
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $71,584
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Religious Studies 9,248
Other Philosophy & Religion 224
General Philosophy & Religion 184

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