Bachelor [Philosophy] From Kansas State University

Careers

 Philosophy provides a very good preparation for entry into the working world. The median salary of philosophy majors more than doubles between entry and mid-career benchmarks — the largest increase of any major. A degree in philosophy also is extremely good preparation for postgraduate work in both professional and academic programs.

Nationally, philosophy majors have, year after year, some of the highest acceptance rates for law schools, medical schools and business schools. Many of our recent graduates have gone on to first-rate law schools and graduate programs in philosophy and related fields. Medical schools are increasingly seeking graduates with the skills and background a philosophy major produces. This is true of businesses as well: philosophy majors have the kind of training in critical and independent thinking and clear communication demanded in the business world.

Academics

Our program in philosophy gives students an understanding of traditional philosophical subjects such as the nature and justification of moral values, religious and scientific explanations of the world, the rationality of social institutions, and the nature of reasoning and argument. It also helps students develop critical habits of thinking and skill in understanding complex issues.Degree optionsWe offer a variety of options within the major program to provide flexibility in organizing a course of studies with philosophy at its center. We also offer a minor.