Virginia Tech® home

Why Study Philosophy Here?

Philosophy students are trained to understand and evaluate reasoning. An education in philosophy does not prepare students for any one specific career. Instead, the discipline provided by philosophical training prepares students for a variety of professional and scholarly fields where independent judgment, conceptual dexterity, and intellectual acumen are required. The skills of philosophy are universal skills, basic to professional expertise in fields such as law, business, journalism, and education. This accounts for why philosophy majors are among the most sought-after of all university graduates.

Beyond the Classroom

Our programs offer lots of opportunities for you to enrich your education, both inside and outside of class.

We have a strong research faculty filled with award-winning teachers. They have built a reputation among students for being approachable and engaging.

a
We have a strong research faculty filled with award-winning teachers. They have built a reputation among students for being approachable and engaging.

Our students earn real-world experience that helps them land a job when they graduate.

career
Our students earn real-world experience that helps them land a job when they graduate.

We offer scholarships, awards, and research grants, as well as those sponsored by the university and our College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

a
We offer scholarships, awards, and research grants, as well as those sponsored by the university and our College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

Expand your horizons during a short trip, a semester, or a year abroad.

a
Expand your horizons during a short trip, a semester, or a year abroad.