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Welcome to the Department of Philosophy

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Why study philosophy?

Philosophy may be interesting, but what can it do for you?

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Those who major in philosophy tend to...

...perform well on the job market.

According to a 2023 study by Payscale.com, the early career pay for those with undergraduate degrees in philosophy is $60,500. Their mid-career pay? $105,500. Not too shabby.

...possess a strong set of life skills.

The study of philosophy equips students with powerful analytical skills that translate well between professions.

Considering graduate school? Philosophy majors perform better on the Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Writing sections of the GRE than all others by a wide margin, and they have a higher rate of acceptance at law schools than any other major.

...have a profound understanding of themselves and what they value.

There's more to education than landing a job. We will all have lives outside of our careers, and philosophy equips its students with a strong sense of what matters to them in life.

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Philosophy skills are vital to your career

Philosophy teaches the Critical Reasoning skills employers find most valuable, and that are essential to success in a constantly evolving job market. For example, a 2013 AAC&U survey of 600 large employers found that the most important skills requested (even more important than a student's college major) included, in order: thinking critically, communicating clearly, and solving complex problems.

Read this article from Hart Research Associates to learn more.

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