Jobs and Careers
Whether you already have a career goal in mind or are still undecided, the Philosophy major is a great choice as it prepares students for a wide array of career options!
We encourage you to talk with faculty members in the department, including your assigned faculty advisor and professors you are taking classes with, to discuss your career options. Please also visit our advising page to schedule an appointment with our academic advisor, and the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills can help in countless ways including career counseling, resume critiques, job and internship searches, and more.
Sample Industries, Employers, and Job Titles
Education
Teaching and Research
Apply your critical thinking and communication skills to inspire students and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in educational settings.
- Sample Employers: Colleges and universities, adult education programs, vocational-technical educational programs
- Sample Job Titles: Professor, lecturer, academic advisor, educational administrator
Ethics
Medical/Clinical, Bioethics, Environmental
Use your ethical reasoning and problem-solving abilities to address complex moral issues in healthcare, science, and environmental fields.
- Sample Employers: Hospitals, medical schools, bioethics centers, research institutes, environmental agencies
- Sample Job Titles: Bioethicist, ethics consultant, research analyst
Law
Prosecution, Defense, Corporate, Nonprofit
Leverage your analytical and logical reasoning skills to interpret laws, advocate for clients, and promote justice in diverse legal contexts.
- Sample Employers: Law firms, government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations
- Sample Job Titles: Attorney, legal analyst, mediator, paralegal
Business
Sales, Management, Human Resources
Apply your philosophical insights to shape inclusive business practices and foster diverse, equitable workplace environments.
- Sample Employers: Corporations, banks, insurance companies, consulting firms
- Sample Job Titles: Manager, human resources specialist, consultant, analyst
Social/Community Services
Research, Grant Writing, Direct Service
Channel your problem-solving and advocacy skills to support community initiatives and drive meaningful social change.
- Sample Employers: Nonprofit agencies, foundations, research organizations
- Sample Job Titles: Program coordinator, grant writer, community outreach specialist
Religious Organizations
Ministry, Counseling, Administration
Use your reflective and interpersonal skills to guide individuals and communities in exploring spiritual and ethical questions.
- Sample Employers: Churches, religious organizations, retreat centers
- Sample Job Titles: Clergy member, chaplain, religious educator
88.2%
of UConn Philosophy alumni report positive outcomes 6 months post-graduation.
Source: University of Connecticut's First Destination Survey, 2016 - 2024
Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
UConn's Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills partners with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to prepare students for success in today’s workforce. The Center offers:
- One-on-one coaching sessions for help with résumés, interviewing, jobs and internships, graduate school applications, and more
- Online tools for connecting with alumni mentors as well as companies looking to recruit UConn students
- In-person and virtual events that help students explore their career options and prepare for professional success