New York · Philosophy

Best Philosophy institutions in New York, ranked by earnings

The Philosophy program, specifically focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, offers a systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. This interdisciplinary approach is ideal for students…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 30.51
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
7
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,470
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
70%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Economists
$169,520
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Philosophy in New York

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University at Buffalo
Buffalo Public
575%
2Houghton University
Houghton Private not-for-profit
265%$20,470

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Economists (SOC 19-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$115,440
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWriting

What Economists earn in New York

Jobs in New York
870
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$169,520
median $142,300
Best-paying metro
$182,320
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Related careers

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$102,750 avg · 3,090 jobs
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$105,950 avg · 1,850 jobs
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$135,390 avg · 1,460 jobs
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
$146,720 avg · 1,360 jobs
Economists
$169,520 avg · 870 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in New York.

How much do Economists earn in New York?+

The average annual wage for Economists in New York is $169,520 (median $142,300), across about 870 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Philosophy program?+

The Philosophy program, specifically focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, offers a systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. This interdisciplinary approach is ideal for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, mathematics, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Economists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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