Philosophy – General Information about Philosophy Degrees, Test Scores and Job Prospects

Studying philosophy requires and strengthens critical thinking, strong constructive reasoning, and the ability to absorb and synthesize complex information.  It isn’t surprising that these skills are valued as preparation for professional studies and in the business world.  The following links show some of the ways in which philosophers can excel outside the purely academic sphere.

• Philosophy performance on the GRE (2014)

• The AACU Report on Liberal Arts Majors and Employment – Summary

• The Wall Street Journal Page on Salary by Major

• Recent article on philosophers in the business world

• More resources: American Philosophical Association resources for undergraduates