Many students who get an undergraduate degree in philosophy continue their education to get a degree in law. In fact, philosophy majors have an extremely high acceptance rate into law school, according to the University of Maryland. While pursuing a bachelor's degree, philosophy majors learn how to write clearly, develop and make arguments and analyze problems -- the skills a good attorney needs to write legal briefs and pick apart arguments in courtroom testimony. An undergraduate program also exposes students to courses in the philosophy of law, ethics and politics which is a foundation for the coursework for a law degree.
Philosophy majors often make business careers as real estate agents/investors, stock brokers and venture capitalists, or in marketing or publishing. The philosophy degree shows a prospective employer that the prospective employee is well equipped with critical thinking skills that give them the ability to analyze and solve problems. Philosophy majors have honed their oral and written communication skills. An undergraduate degree in philosophy also prepares people to earn their MBA.
Teaching philosophy at the college level doesn't necessarily mean teaching philosophy. Many community colleges and four-year colleges offer courses in critical thinking in addition to traditional philosophy courses. A philosophy minor that complements a communications, English, political science or history degree can be a qualification to teach college level ethics courses. Some private and public high schools might hire graduates in philosophy to teach philosophy and general humanities classes.
Journalists typically take the route of a mass communications or English major, but a philosophy degree suits this field as well. The philosophy degree teaches many of the critical thinking skills needed to succeed in journalism. Successful journalists need know how to analyze a problem, see multiple sides from different viewpoints, do in-depth research and writing persuasively. The philosophy major provides a good foundation in argument and persuasive writing. A minor in philosophy combined with a degree in media, communications or journalism would be useful for a future journalist.