Philosophy Career potential Philosophy is the exploration of the ideas that shape laws, culture, history, politics and values. A philosophy degree is a solid foundation for the study of law, public administration and theology, areas that also generally require advanced degrees. Many undergraduates who plan to study at seminaries to become ministers or rabbis graduate with philosophy and religion studies degrees. A major in philosophy provides you with a strong liberal arts background. Studying philosophy helps you develop analytic skills and problem-solving abilities that are extremely useful in almost any academic or scientific field and in a variety of professional careers, such as journalism, public health, criminal justice and the legal professions.
Many corporations hire liberal arts graduates for formal training programs.
To teach philosophy at the college level, you will need a master's or doctoral degree. Many people with advanced philosophy degrees specialize in the study of ethics, helping government and other organizations grapple with legal, medical or business decisions involving moral dilemmas. UNT's Career Opportunities Center can help you prepare to pursue your career. The center has information about jobs and employers. It assists with resume and letter writing, job search strategies and interview preparation.