UNO Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Critical reading.

Analytical thinking.

Cogent argumentation.

Getting Your Degree in Philosophy

A degree in Philosophy prepares you for whatever comes your way and helps answer the quintessential question of “What do I want to do with my life?”

It allows individuals to develop the capacity of seeing things from many perspectives, and to form relationships between many fields of study.

Given that the knowledge, skills, and attitudes one acquires, being a Philosophy major translates into professional success in a wide range of fields. From the courtroom, to the control room, to the board room, the critical thinking, public expression & mental discipline learned from this path is invaluable in many high-earning fields.

Why Earn a BA in Philosophy?

High acceptance rates into Law School and Graduate School
High earning potential
High employment rate
Vast career opportunities
Gain “soft-skills” to differentiate yourself in an automated world

In-Person & Online Programs

Learn at your convenience from anywhere. Whether it’s on-campus or across the country, we balance flexibility with engagement.

Scholarships & Financial Aid Assistance Available

In addition to the Carl Muckley Scholarship ($1,000) we award to EVERY Philosophy major going into their final semester of studying, every post-baccalaureate major qualifies for our Norton Nelkin Scholarship ($2,000), every rising senior qualifies for our Donald K. Hanks Scholarship ($1,000), every rising junior qualifies for our Carolyn Morillo Scholarship ($1,000), and every rising sophomore qualifies for our Edward R. JohnsonScholarship ($1,000).

All online majors pay the in-state resident tuition rate regardless of where they live.

Higher GRE, GMAT & LSAT Scores

If you aspire to earn a post-baccalaureate degree, you’ll need to score well on your entrance exams. Philosophy majors traditionally score better than other majors in the analytical reasoning & writing portions of the GRE, higher overall on the LSAT & higher than business majors in the GMAT.

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