What do I do with a degree in Philosophy

 A student who majors in philosophy accepts an invitation to intellectual adventure and self-exploration. Along the way, he or she will master the essentials of reasoning and argument, be exposed to the history of ideas and diverse philosophical traditions, and learn to apply critical thinking skills to current events and ethical conflicts. A major in philosophy is valuable preparation for any career path. Philosophy majors learn to read critically, to write cogently and to approach issues broadly and from different perspectives.

Philosophy majors from Gettysburg College have distinguished themselves not only in philosophy but in law, business, computer science, and other professional fields. Recent majors have earned recognition as public policy experts, writers, researchers, social and environmental activists, journalists, artists, attorneys, and philanthropists. Philosophy majors are frequently sought out for their analytical skill and their breadth of knowledge.

No matter what your eventual career, a philosophymajor, apart from being intellectually enriching,will deepen your appreciation of ideas, developyour skill at reasoning and argument, and exposeyou to diverse perspectives and world view.