There's Power in Pondering
Studying philosophy enhances logic and reasoning skills.
Socrates’ was right: “an unexamined life is not worth living.” Philosophy students have consistently ranked first or second in GRE, LSAT and GMAT scores. Whether you’re majoring, minoring, pursuing a certificate or just taking a class here and there, studying philosophy will improve your reasoning skills as you explore the moral and ethical dimensions of life. From right versus wrong to political events and ancient dilemmas, you'll examine ethical and social issues. Ultimately, you'll develop the power to think for yourself—an essential skill no matter your career path.
In-Demand
Majoring in philosophy unlocks the skills you need in a variety of fields, including medicine, education and business.
Best Value
Year after year, UW-Green Bay is named one of the best colleges for the money by College Factual.
Expand Your Mind
& Opportunities
"What can you even do with a degree in philosophy?"
The answer is: anything you want! Do you know philosophy majors are twice more likely than other graduates to become CEOs? Wall Street investor, Bill Miller, attributed his success to philosophy’s “analytical training and habits of the mind.” He later donated $75 million to the philosophy program of his university. Legends like Martin Luther King Jr., NCAA President Myles Brand, comedian Stephen Colbert, George Soros—even Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek—were all philosophy majors. A major, a minor or a certificate in philosophy is more than an encounter with the great minds of the past and present. It's also training for a more successful future.
There's Always More to Know
As a student in the philosophy program, there are a variety of ways to think about how you approach your degree.
Complement Your Major
Philosophy is important in all fields, so double majoring in programs like Business Administration, Political Science or Biology is practical and efficient.
Add the Philosophy Minor
Bolster your degree with a minor in philosophy. You can learn about environmental ethics, modern philosophy and Plato and Aristotle, among other topics.
Professional Ethics Certificate
No matter what your career is, employers want people who can think and make reflective ethical decisions. That’s what a certificate in professional ethics trains you to do.
Meet a
Phoenix
"It’s so fun and useful to be able to learn philosophy and to learn all of the ideas of the great thinkers of the past. One of my favorite classes offered was Metaphysics. We spent a semester diving into the nature of reality, matter, and time. These courses are also paired with great professors. Being exposed to people who have spent lots of time in higher education and being able to ask them questions has certainly helped my learning, and has made things much easier and more fun."
Jackson Molitor '25
Philosophy Major
Ask a Fellow Philosopher
Does God exist? Do we survive our bodily death? Does life have a meaning? What is the best life a person can lead? Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Professor and department-chair Hye-Kyung Kim, is available to ponder your philosophical questions both great and small.