Philosophy Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for philosophy graduates in law, ethics, education, and analysis.

Avg. Median Salary

$90,910

Highest Paying

$159,670

Entry-Level

$62,890

Career Paths

8

Career Paths with a Philosophy Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Lawyers	$159,670	$78,360 – $351,600	754,500
2	Management Analysts	$101,860	$60,640 – $171,640	898,280
3	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$101,110	$66,120 – $160,300	37,100
4	Editors	$77,920	$41,250 – $153,700	91,690
5	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$77,640	$44,300 – $160,700	149,840
6	Writers and Authors	$76,910	$44,310 – $139,870	47,940
7	Training and Development Specialists	$69,280	$38,760 – $123,250	458,300
8	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$62,890	$44,740 – $101,500	392,880

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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.