What can you do with a philosophy major?
Trivia!
What do Angela Davis, Stephen Colbert, and Emanuel Macron have in common? They all majored in philosophy!
Debunking the myth that majoring in philosophy doesn't pay
Research says otherwise:
The average mid-career salary for PHILOSOPHY majors is $78,300 -- more than those with majors in business economics, marketing, international studies and other non-STEM majors.
What can you do with a
philosophy major?
Activism Advertisement Business Education Human resources
Journalism Law Non-profit Public policy Technology
What does it take to earn a degree?
MAJOR
11 courses (33 credits) spread across core areas of philosophy 9 courses (27 credits) in 3000-level; 2 courses (6 credits) in 4000 or higher
MINOR
5 courses (15 credits) 3 courses (9 credits) -- must be in 3000-level or above
A thriving community
As a philosophy major, you'll be a member of a tight-knit community dedicated to helping you get the most out of your studies.
DEPARTMENT SPONSORS:
Undergraduate Philosophy Society and Women in Philosophy Group
SOCIAL MEDIA
@UFPHILOSOPHY
@UFPHILOSOPHY
For more information, please visit WWW.PHIL.UFL.EDU or contact the Undergraduate Coordinator.
THE DEPARTMENT OF
Philosophy
WHY A PHILOSOPHY DEGREE MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU.
What is Philosophy?
Philosophy addresses foundational questions Some examples include: WHAT IS IT TO BE REAL? IS KNOWLEDGE POSSIBLE? WHAT MAKES A GOOD ARGUMENT? WHY SHOULD WE BE MORAL? WHAT IS A GOOD LIFE? WHAT IS A JUST SOCIETY?
These questions and answers inform our basic understanding of one or another domain of inquiry, or some fundamental aspect of the world, ourselves or our relation to the world.
What are the benefits of a philosophy major?
ACHIEVING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND OUR PLACE IN IT BECOMING A BETTER THINKER GROWING AS A PERSON, STANDING OUT ACQUIRING NECESSARY SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN ANY CAREER
What makes philosophy majors so successful?
Philosophy teaches transferrable skills, including:
CRITICAL THINKING
PROBLEM SOLVING
THINKING CREATIVELY
STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS
CLEAR AND PRECISE WRITING
According to an online survey conducted on behalf of the Association of American Colleges and Universities by Hart Research Associates (2013), more than THREE IN FOUR EMPLOYERS say they want colleges to place more emphasis on helping students develop these five skills.
Thinking of Graduate School?
More than 50% OF UF STUDENTS go on to graduate school. Majoring in philosophy is the best way to prepare for graduate school.
160
LSAT Scores by Major (2014)
(Source: Law School Admission Council 2014)
158
156
154
152
150
148 PHILOSOPHY
Economics
History
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Other Criminal
Justice
The Power of Philosophy
GRE Scores by Intended Graduate Major, 2011-12
VERBAL Average Score out of 170
QUANTITATIVE Average score out of 170
PHILOSOPHY
Physics
English
Economics
Political Science
Computer Science
Physics
Chemistry
Economics
PHILOSOPHY
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Business
Psychology
Political Science
Education
English
Communications
Education
Business
Psychology
Computer Science
Communications
148
151
154
157
160
145
149
153
157
161
4.00
3.25
ANALYTICAL WRITING Average Score out of 6
2.50 (Source: Educational Testing Service)
1.75
1.00
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Graduate Management Admission Test
Required by U.S. Business Schools
600
(2010-2011 tests; scores range from 200-800)
580
560
540
520
500
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