Why study philosophy at Missouri State?
- Philosophy, which comes from the Greek for "love of wisdom," explores fascinating questions of fundamental importance for all human beings.
- Our program develops your critical thinking, argumentation and writing skills, which are essential to success in a wide variety of careers.
- Philosophy majors on average have higher starting salaries than any other humanities major and more than double their earnings by mid-career.
- Philosophy majors are among the best performers on the GRE and the LSAT exams.
- Learn about the many things you can do with a philosophy degree.