Practical Benefits of Philosophy

Not only is the study of philosophy interesting in its own right and a great complement to any major, but it also comes with a number of additional benefits. For example, philosophy majors have been shown to outperform nearly all others with respect to scores on graduate admissions tests.

Earning Power

Philosophy degrees have exceptional earning power, with hiring managers valuing the critical thinking they teach.

Test Performance

Philosophy students outperform other disciplines on standardized general tests including the GMAT, LSAT, and GRE.

Connection to Science

Many scientists argue that philosophy is crucial to good science, and philosophers frequently contribute directly to science.

Additional Links

  • National Jurist:  – in addition to excellent test scores, Philosophy majors had the highest acceptance rate
  • American Philosophical Association:  – lists and links to many professions philosophy graduates end up in other than academia
  • Entrepeneur:  – several skills you learn in philosophy classes have applications for the business world
  • Scientific American:  – philosophers contribute heavily to science, and science drives philosophical thought
  • Medium: How to become an exceptional writer by studying philosophy. Philosophy trains you to think in a way that will make you read and write with greater clarity and power.
  • Harvard Business Review: . The ability to develop crisp mental models around the problems you want to solve and understand the why before you start working on the how is an increasingly critical skill, especially in the age of AI.

For more ideas about what you can do with a philosophy degree, check out a few of our Alumni here!