Career Skills and Earning Potential

Careers

The study of philosophy develops critical thinking, communication skills, and skills of argument construction and analysis. These skills will not only help you in your coursework and life in general, but also in a wide variety of careers (see Who Studies Philosophy?). It is especially great for those preparing for careers in public service, law, and health care.

Earnings

Did you know that those who graduate with bachelor’s degrees in philosophy have higher starting salaries than graduates of any other field in the humanities and earn more than them over a lifetime? (see Philosophy Majors After College)