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What can you do with a major in…<\/div>

Philosophy<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Philosophy Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Major in philosophy at the University of Mary Washington and you\u2019ll investigate the science of argument. Cut through the clamor of our insult-driven digital world to seek answers with an open mind. Consider multiple viewpoints, test theories, detect fallacies, and express your findings clearly. You\u2019ll leave prepared for law school or seminary or a career in business or politics \u2013 and for a meaningful life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please consult the UMW Undergraduate Catalog<\/a> for specific and up-to-date major requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graduate Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate outcome data is collected by the UMW Career Center each year. The data is then broken down by major in order to determine how many graduates in each major are employed, attending graduate school, or pursuing a different path within 6 months of graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Knowledge Rate<\/strong>” describes the percent of graduates for which the institution has reasonable and verifiable information concerning the graduates’ post-graduation career activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Career Outcomes Rate<\/strong>” describes the number of graduates who have landed in any of the employment categories (full-time, part-time, internship) in addition to service, military, and continuing education divided by the total number of students for whom an outcome is known.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Philosophy Alumni (2018-2022)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Total Graduates: 52<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Knowledge Rate: 68%<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Career Outcome Rate: 68%<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Post-Graduate Activity<\/th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Employed Full-time<\/td>24%<\/td><\/tr>
Employed Part-time<\/td>15%<\/td><\/tr>
Grad School<\/td>32%<\/td><\/tr>
Seeking Employment<\/td>21%<\/td><\/tr>
Waiting on Grad School<\/td>6%<\/td><\/tr>
Volunteer Service<\/td>3%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Where do our alumni land?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Companies<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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  • Learning Enhancement Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Kennedy Institute of Ethics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Perry Charnoff PLLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Public Partnerships<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Andrews Law Firm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Graduate Schools<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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    • University of Windsor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • University of Mary Washington<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • George Washington University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Indiana University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Alumni Success Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      UMW alumni are excited to help current students and other alumni succeed in their fields. Below are stories from alumni about their experiences at UMW and after.
      STAY TUNED for our Alumni Success Stories.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>

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