Internships and Careers

Join our philosophy graduates in success

91% of Class of 2023 philosophy majors landed a job, enrolled in graduate school, or secured another chosen opportunity within six months of graduation.

Philosophy

Contact Information

Deja McClellan
Law and Public Service Career Pathway Leader
dmcclellan@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6233

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One Major, Multiple Paths

A degree in philosophy can open up a variety of opportunities. Here's a sample of job titles our newest graduates have held in the last five years:

Account Executive
Accounts Payable Specialist
Behavioral health counselor
Compliance Assistant
Financial Analyst
Implementation Consultant
Legal Clerk
Mental Health Technician
Paralegal
Research Scholar

Where our graduates land

Our students have completed an internship or landed a job with high-profile organizations in and beyond Chicago.

Our most recent graduates have interned at or joined the ranks of these companies in the last five years:

AmeriCorps
Bully Pulpit International
CDW
Chicago History Museum
Chicago Public Schools
Heartland Alliance
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
Plante Moran
The National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Zabel Law LLC

Advancing their studies

Philosophy graduates have also furthered their studies through graduate programs across the country. We set our students up for success so they can enroll in diverse programs such as this sample of degrees pursued by recent graduates:

JD (George Mason University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Loyola University Chicago, Northern Illinois University)
MAT (Lake Forest College, University of Illinois at Springfield)
MPhil in Criminology (University of Cambridge)
MPhil in Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion (University of Cambridge)
Paralegal Studies Certificate (Loyola University Chicago)
PhD in American Government and Politics (Arizona State University)
PhD in Philosophy (Texas A&M University)
PhD in Psychology and Data Analytics (University of Pennsylvania)

A Lake Forest College education is built for the future. All students are equipped with the most sought-after professional skills: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and an understanding of human society and cultures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum sets our graduates apart as competitive and uniquely qualified candidates who are eager to take on the challenges presented in today's professional world. Learn more about how our students turn their passions into a career on our Success Stories and Outcomes page.

Success Stories and Outcomes

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Lake Forest College prepared me to be confident in approaching new projects independently and taught me skills for finding solutions and thinking outside the box, which has helped me to succeed in my professional experiences.

Gwen Baker '22, Public Relations Coordinator at the Shedd Aquarium

Gwen's journey isn't the only way to make it at Lake Forest College. Our career pathways offer a multitude of different ways to take advantage of the education here as well as the opportunities after graduation.

Career Pathways

Our philosophy graduates...

Engage in creative philosophical efforts

that assess and build on a body of foundational knowledge

Demonstrate familiarity

with important periods in the history of philosophy

Develop independent

philosophical insights and arguments

Express ideas with rigor

and fairness in spoken and written forms

Networking and Career Preparation

Learn more about the Forester Network

Our students have opportunities to engage with professionals working in various fields of interest and build meaningful connections before graduation.

Lake Forest College students don't only get a fantastic education, but also hone applicable skills that employers are seeking in candidates.

Our career counselors ensure that our students are well prepared for whatever path they choose.

At Lake Forest College, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from a multitude of fields.

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