Students majoring in at Gannon University have the opportunity to develop skills and increase career awareness through internships and co-ops offered by the Center for Experiential Education. Students experience internships in areas such as:

  • charities??
  • government offices??
  • law offices??
  • nonprofit organizations, such as Pax Christi USA??

You Will Achieve

Many philosophy program graduates go on to postgraduate study in the field in pursuit of academic careers as philosophy teachers and researchers. But a degree in philosophy is also a springboard to successful careers in a wide array of fields. Such opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • banking and finance??
  • consulting??
  • insurance and management??
  • law, government and politics??
  • sales??
  • social and religious service??
  • technology??
  • writing and communication??

You Will Earn

Salaries in the field vary depending on the location and type of organization.

  • Starting salary: $39,700
  • Mid-career salary: $78,300