What can you do with a degree in Philosophy?
The answer is: almost anything you like! You may not realize how many non-academic careers exist for which a Philosophy major may prove especially useful. In addition, you can find some more answers at the following sites:
- APA’s publication, American Philosophical Association’s statement on the Philosophy Major
- APA’s publication, “Philosophy: A Brief Guide for Undergraduates”
- APA's publication, "A Nonacademic Career? Information, resources, and background on options for philosophers"
You might ask , what are U of L's recent graduates doing with their Philosophy degrees?
Among recent U of L Philosophy graduates there are:
- professors of Philosophy at such institutions as San Diego State University and Furman University, and other colleges around Kentucky
- social worker
- animal welfare worker
- commercial airline pilot
- medical students
- nursing students
- law students
- managers
- technical services
- graduate students pursuing PhDs' in Philosophy
- graduate students pursuing the MA in Humanities
and many more!
