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Best institutions to study Philosophy in New York

The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…

Institutions
60
offering CIP 38.01
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
649
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$33,339
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
9
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,807
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
69%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
$147,660
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 9 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Columbia University in the City of New York
New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$52,6685296%$15,315$20,062
2CUNY Lehman College
Bronx Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,3111451%$18,700
3New York University
New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,3594688%$29,023$24,128
4Syracuse University
Syracuse Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,6022084%$28,851$23,250
5CUNY City College
New York Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,339957%
6CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,851556%
7CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,9261454%$14,125
8Binghamton University
Vestal Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,626982%$26,000
9CUNY Hunter College
New York Public · Bachelor's degree
$10,3632057%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in New York

Jobs in New York
150
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$147,660
median $126,950
Best-paying metro
$144,880
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Related careers

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$99,810 avg · 4,080 jobs
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$104,040 avg · 1,700 jobs
Mathematicians
$147,660 avg · 150 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in New York.

Which Philosophy program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list at $52,668. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Mathematicians earn in New York?+

The average annual wage for Mathematicians in New York is $147,660 (median $126,950), across about 150 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Philosophy program?+

The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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