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Philosophy at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,205/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,000 openings/yr)

ROI 15.2x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #52 of 77 Philosophy programs

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	$494K	$494K	$462K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.2x	15.2x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.7x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	44%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	26	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,460

Out-of-state: $105,800 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,912

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,165

11.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,565

66% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,205 per year, Philosophy graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus earn below the $32,297 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Philosophy programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Philosophy's typical career paths, with 64% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,165 represents roughly 11 months of the $26,205 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #52 of 77 Philosophy programs, University of New Mexico-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $43,565 show a 66% jump from the $26,205 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of New Mexico-Main Campus

With 95% of applicants admitted, University of New Mexico-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 16,686 in Albuquerque, NM.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary $79,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Philosophy at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

A score of 26/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Philosophy. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Philosophy careers?

With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $461,799 in decade earnings vs $494,285 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Philosophy from University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →