Career Opportunities

What Can I Do With a Major in Philosophy?

 
Graduate School Opportunities
In addition to pursuing graduate studies in philosophy, majors may also further their education in such areas as business, law, medicine, political science, psychology or the seminary. Philosophy majors routinely perform well on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
 
Recent graduates with a Philosophy major have continued their education at Temple University and the University of Toledo.

Employment Opportunities
Philosophy majors draw on the critical thinking, argumentation, analytic, communication and research skills developed through their coursework to begin careers in such fields as education, government, human services, politics, journalism, medicine, business and law.