Why Study Philosophy?
Philosophy majors do very well within the job-market. By mid-career, philosophy majors are the fourth highest earning group, following economics, engineering and mathematics majors.
Philosophy Major Jobs & Career Resources
What can you do with a philosophy degree?
For helpful resources on your career opportunities, explore the “What Can I Do with This Major” guides for and .
Some common career titles for this major include:
- Court Reporter
- Editor
- Judge, Mediator, and Hearing Officer
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Mental Health and Marriage and Family Therapist
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator
- Paralegals and Legal Assistant
- Physician and Surgeon
- Politician
- Postsecondary Teacher
- Psychologist
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Reporter, Correspondent, Broadcast News Analyst
- School and Career Counselor
- Social Worker
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
- Writer and Author
For additional career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations, visit the .
Additional Resources
Careers in Philosophy
Philosophy Major Internships and Research Opportunities
Getting applied experience in your field is critical. The following resources will allow you to learn more about your department’s opportunities and process, as well introduce you to other major-specific internship posting resources. For information and support finding and receiving an internship in your major, contact your department's internship coordinator.
- – Philosophy Internships
- Consider interning abroad! by using the keyword "internship."
- Log in to Handshake to access Going Global and search for international internships
Philosophy Major Careers and Jobs
The resources below are a starting point for your job search. In addition to making use of the Internet to do research, we encourage you to talk to people in the fields you are interested in (don’t forget to use TU’s Tiger Mentor Network) to learn more about specific opportunities and organizations.
Philosophy Major Example Resumes and Interview Questions
For major specific resume examples, we encourage you to look at the Example Philosophy Resume (PDF) in addition to our Example Resume Database.
Below are example interview questions for your field. In preparing for the interview, you’ll also want to review common interview questions (PDF) asked of all majors, thoroughly research the organization, dress professionally, and visit the interview skills section of the Career Center’s website. You can practice your interview skills online via or schedule a mock interview with a Career Center staff member.
Interview Questions
Common industry related questions
- Why did you choose to study philosophy?
- Name three strengths that you possess.
- Tell us about your experience in this field. What was challenging? What was your contribution?
- Talk about your research or writing skills in relation to school, work, or extracurricular activities.
- What motivates you?
- How do you balance your reliance on facts versus intuition?
- Describe a time where you made a major sacrifice to achieve an important goal.
- What interests you the most about philosophy?
- Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
- What 2-3 things are the most important to you in a job? Why?
Professional Associations
Professional associations offer many benefits to students, often including reduced-price membership, mentorship programs, “careers in…” information, job and internship listings, field-related conferences and publications, and much more. Be sure to check out sections on the associations’ websites related to students, education, careers, etc.