What can you do with a philosophy degree?

Alumni of Missouri State's philosophy program are using their degrees in public policy, entrepreneurship, creative services, higher education and more.

[ericryu]

"what can you do with a philosophy degree?"
philosopher: everything

typical...

[ggates]

It's usually people without degrees who talk down about philosophy majors. High scale marketing firms are hiring philosophy majors. There are jobs that make $60, 000 that you can get with a philosophy degree.

[AztecMae]

You do not choose philosophy, philosophy chooses you.

[multiinvisibleman]

I think there are a lot of misconceptions about a philosophy major. It can actually go very far in life. You can use a philosophy degree as a great platform into a career in science and engineering. It has transformed how mathematicians think and how scientists deal with the technical facets of reality. The beauty behind the numbers is what is taught in philosophy and it is an advantageous perspective to enter jobs like data science and quantitative analysis, which are excellent-paying jobs for any fresh graduate these days.

[neuroanatomy]

If you want to get into law and medicine, philosophy Is an awesome major. The law entrance exam requires critical thinking skills and the Mcat’s largest section requires critical thinking skills. Philosophy is good for critical thinking skills and it teaches you how to communicate effectively

[swavekbu]

I'd rather study for the sake of enriching my soul and have less $, than sell out for $ and be a prostitute for corporate America. Self-awareness and enlightenment are the only true things that ever mattered, and you're more likely to find that studying philosophy than learning how to code for IBM. A philosophy degree can help you understand your life, whereas some degrees help you buy the expensive car you don't really need. Had you taken philosophy, you might have realized that that expensive car is a waste of time. Follow your passion.

[lachlanhughes]

The problem with us philosophers is that we overthink things to the point of inaction.
Instead of going into a field that we know we could do some good work in, we end up contemplating whether that's really the best use of our time and energy and whether it will provide the most value to ourselves versus the collective and so on.
We doubt and second-guess ourselves and we end up paralysed instead of just following our intuition and doing what we should have done in the first place.

[MindfulAttraction.]

Don't do it people. This is a sales video

[nickserot]

I have had a deep passion for philosophy since I was 14. But my first year in college, even my professor said to turn the degree into a successful job was very very difficult and I ended up dropping out. I now deeply regret it and wish I could have stayed.

[duzacsp]

I felt inspired by the video and then I remembered I belong to the third world and it's almost impossible to have a job studying philosophy here. Having a class about critical thinking and problem solving is more efficient and cheap tho

[shivigusain]

I always wanted to study philosophy, I am a graduate with science and education too and now I have been thinking what to do next for my masters, now I think I know where to go.. Thanks😊

[Machster]

It's not about what you do with its about knowledge

[roshinvarghese]

Philosophy and theology are my favorite subjects that I’m deeply passionate about. This doesn’t pay the bills though. I also love hiking, playing basketball, and talking to my family and friend. However none of these things are marketable skills that make money.

[Smiley_shamiah]

I'm happy, I just realized the foundation I need to find what I want to do- EVERYTHING!

[Machster]

No one likes this repetitive corporate music. It's not inspiring its downright annoying.

[Auroranightshade]

So none of them actually got a job that really involved philosophy...

[Irishman]

I truly believe Philosophy is the foundation but Theology is the completion. Those, that do pursue a Phil degree do have a certain foundation, but they have not reached completion if they don't pursue Theology degree A Theology is that completion!, with those two degrees one has a complete foundation and a completion

[normanfriday]

Philosophically, I wouldn't choose philosophy.

[לעזאזלעםגוביידן]

Don't do it people
You will regret it
Do it as your hobby not carrer

[TupacMakaveli]

Phil grad here it’s everyday burden lol