What You Can Do with Your Philosophy Degree

  • Christian Minich, alumnus, now a data analyst

    THINK BIG. GO FAR - Christian Minich ’12 double-majored in philosophy and economics and is now a clinical data analyst for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “I’m a problem solver. A lot of philosophy, like a lot of economics, is about solving problems. It prepared me for what I do today.”

    Growing Demand Brings Rich Rewards to Philosophy Graduates

    Statistics reveal that a philosophy degree gives you a competitive edge when seeking a good job.

    Danielle Wylie

    Supportive Classroom Atmosphere

    "In my teaching, I try to foster the same kind of challenging but supportive classroom atmosphere that I had in the philosophy department at IUP."

    Danielle Wylie '07, BA in Philosophy, BA in English, and is now an assistant professor of philosophy at Mississippi State University.

    Why? Your undergraduate major attracts employers who rely on critical thinking, communication, and an ability to think clearly about ethical matters. Your agile mind and problem-solving ability also make you a natural leader and valued team member. This may be why the Wall Street Journal has reported that the mid-career average salary for professionals with your skill set is approximately $81,000—the seventh-highest mid-career average salary of all majors available at IUP. For more information, please see, "Why study philosophy?"

    Alumni — Careers, Advanced Degrees

    Read about some of our philosophy alumni now in graduate school and pursuing careers.

    Careers

    With a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, your employment choices will be plentiful. Consider the broad range of career successes enjoyed by IUP alumni:

    • College professor
    • Attorney
    • Information technology expert
    • Federal Reserve analyst
    • B2B account manager
    • U.S. Army officer
    • Health industry professional
    • Web developer
    • Consulting firm executive
    • Public agency employee
    • Social worker
    • Property development agent
    • Financial analyst
    • Human resources manager

    Path to higher degrees

    With a philosophy degree from IUP, you can pursue many different higher degrees. The following are some of the more common ones:

    • Juris Doctor (Law degree)
    • MA in Philosophy
    • PhD in Philosophy
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