Careers Many of the department's majors enter graduate school in philosophy or religion, law school or seminary. Alternatively, a departmental major graduating with a concentration in religion might move directly into work connected with religious service, into the human services fields or into teaching. A concentration in philosophy leads most directly into teaching or law school. A student's opportunities are by no means limited to these more obvious options. While there is no direct path from philosophy and religion to many specific jobs, in the long run students who have majored in philosophy and religion can do very well in finding satisfying employment.
Employers seek many of the capacities which the study of philosophy and religion develops.
These capabilities represent transferable skills useful in almost every work environment. Many students of philosophy and religion ultimately find careers in business or industry, in government or public service, in law, human services and communications. Students should work with the Office of Career Services for help in finding suitable employment. Preparation for Law School Students who plan to attend law school should seriously consider philosophy as an undergraduate major. Philosophy majors have historically scored very well on the Law School Admission Test.