College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Philosophy
www.kent.edu/philosophy


About This Program

The Master of Arts degree in Philosophy offers intensive, in-depth study of philosophy, with particular attention to the diversity of philosophical methods, perspectives and traditions, as well as their relation to other disciplines. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

  • 6.7% faster than the average
  • 30,900 number of jobs
  • $76,160 potential earnings

Lawyers

  • 4.0% about as fast as the average
  • 813,900 number of jobs
  • $126,930 potential earnings

Social workers, all other

  • 5.1% faster than the average
  • 62,500 number of jobs
  • $64,210 potential earnings

Public relations and fundraising managers

  • 9.2% much faster than the average
  • 88,000 number of jobs
  • $118,430 potential earnings

Social and community service managers

  • 17.0% much faster than the average
  • 175,500 number of jobs
  • $69,600 potential earnings

Media and communication workers, all other

  • 8.1% much faster than the average
  • 35,200 number of jobs
  • $49,730 potential earnings

News analysts, reporters, and journalists

  • -11.2% decline
  • 52,000 number of jobs
  • $49,300 potential earnings

Writers and authors

  • -2.3% decline
  • 131,200 number of jobs
  • $67,120 potential earnings

Additional Careers

  • Bioethicists
  • Business/management positions
  • Communication specialists

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.