Major:
Philosophy Major

Description: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.

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What is the Median Salary Range for Philosophy Majors?

U.S. Median Salary(starting):$40,000

U.S. Median Salary(mid-career):$76,700

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What jobs and careers are associated to a major in Philosophy?

•Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

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