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Career Opportunities for Philosophy Majors
By nature, Liberal Arts majors make great employees in any field because of their ability to communicate effectively, think critically and solve complex problems. These timeless skills make them attractive to employers in all walks of society. Specifically though, Philosophy majors often pursue careers in:
- Business
- Law
- Information Technology
- Public Administration
- Social Services
- Health Care
- Criminal Justice
- Higher Education
More Information about Careers with a Degree in Philosophy
- (Please and Excuses (blog), 9/6/2012)
- (NYTimes, 8/23/10)
- -- Being a philosopher is #11 (Wall Street Journal, 1/5/10)
- (Bloomberg, 1/12/10)
- (NY Times, 4/6/08)
- (Guardian, 11/20/07)
- (NY Times, 12/26/97)
- GRE Scores by Major (Philosophy #1 in Verbal Reasoning and Analytic Writing)
- (Legal Blog Watch, 9/09). Past surveys (07-8) and here (94-5, 91-2)
- Careers in Education
- Scholarships in Education
- American Bar Association -- and .
"In assessing a prospective law student's educational qualifications, admissions committees generally consider the chosen curriculum, the grades earned, and the reputation of the colleges attended. They also view favorably scholastic honors, awards, and special recognition. Solid grades in courses such as logic, philosophy, and abstract mathematics are generally considered a plus."
"Contrary to popular belief, law schools do not favor political science, criminal justice, and government majors over others. Choose major and elective courses that you will genuinely enjoy, instead of those you were told were required for pre-law students. You are likely to get better grades in a field you find interesting. And even if you don’t, law schools will respect your pursuit of subjects you find challenging. This is especially true if the courses you take are known to be more difficult, such as philosophy, engineering, and science. Also, look for courses that will strengthen the skills you need in law school. Classes that stress research and writing are excellent preparation for law school, as are courses that teach reasoning and analytical skills."