| "Probably the same kinds of jobs any bachelors-level humanities major gets: entry-level positions that don't require highly specific skills like engineering or accounting, but do require literacy and communication ability.
(I looked in my local classifieds, and all of the "Philosopher" openings required advanced degrees or at least ten years of philosophizing experience. )"
Exactly. I think that, in the end, is what you come to.
All liberal arts or humanities degrees are basically equal when it comes to job opportunities. Since you really aren't learning any great skillset, what will matter is your GPA, other experience, interview skills, and so on. You will have the opportunities other liberal arts majors are open to as a philosophy major. Since basically it's either you're a technical major or you're not. If you aren't in that engineer, accounting, etc. group, you will be at a disadvantage.
is that horrible? Depends. If you want to go tto grad school, doesn't matter. Though an accounting major could go to grad school too.
You are putting yourself at the disadvantage because you enjoy the major and material. That's fine though, if you are willing. And I think many are, or else you'd see more business and engineering majors. |