Department of Philosophy P.O. Box 5190
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242
Phone: 330-672-2315 | Fax: 330-672-4867
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What can I do with a Philosophy Major or Minor?
A Philosophy major or minor is not only an intellectually stimulating and rewarding course of study available at Kent State University, it is a great way to develop critical and creative thinking skills, an ability to read complex material with comprehension, and a facility with both creative and technical writing. These are skills that today's employers are seeking and that no employee can afford to be without. With a Philosophy major or minor, you are well prepared for a wide range of career opportunities.
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Recent studies show that, as a group, Philosophy majors outperform most other majors and all business, pre-law, and liberal arts majors on the GRE (Graduate Records Exam)! Philosophy was the only major of 57 reported to score an mean 5.0 on the Analytical Writing section of the exam.
| MAJOR AREA OF STUDY | MEAN GRE SCORE: Verb.+Quant./Analytical Writing 2003-06 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 1266/4.5 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 1233/4.4 |
| Philosophy | 1225/5.0 |
| Economics | 1212/4.5 |
| Chemistry | 1164/4.3 |
| Computer/Information Services | 1158/4.0 |
| Biological Sciences | 1118/4.4 |
| English Language/Literature | 1111/4.8 |
| Political Science | 1110/4.7 |
| Foreign Language/Literature | 1103/4.6 |
| History | 1096/4.7 |
| Sociology | 1034/4.5 |
| Psychology | 1015/4.4 |
| Accounting | 1009/3.9 |
| Communications | 1001/4.4 |
| Business Administration | 997/4.1 |
(Source: GRE Guide to use of Scores, 2007-08, Educational Testing Service, pp. 17-19
