Philosophy B.A.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. The Philosophy major will be able to analyze primary texts in the history of philosophy and to write concisely and informatively about them.

2. The Philosophy major will be able to analyze and respond critically to historical philosophical texts.

3. The Philosophy major will demonstrate ability to do graduate-level research and participate in presentations and discussions of their work

4. The Philosophy major will display the speaking and writing skills necessary to disseminate philosophical information.

CAREERS PHILOSOPHY B.A. GRADUATES PURSUE

Attorney / Paralegal
Business Ethics Consultant
Cultural Affairs Officer
Data Analyst
Health Educator
Market / Research Analyst
Policy Officer
Political Advisor
Program Coordinator
Writer / Editor

SUCCESS RATES

78.6%

6-year graduation rate

5.08

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$76,004

10 years after graduation

$55,725

5 years after graduation

$29,693

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

75.0%

Working in New York

31.4%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State one year after graduation. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024 Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)