Also called: Philosopher
Teaches and researches the big questions—what's right, what's real, what we can know.
Leads a debate on whether lying is ever OK, grades papers on free will, and writes an article about the ethics of self-driving cars.
BLS postsecondary philosophy & religion teachers (approx).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 11 years after high school. PhD in philosophy (5-7 years); academic jobs are very competitive.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Philosophy.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI can write passable essays and helps grading, unsettling humanities teaching; original argument and live seminars stay human.
Classes: AP English Language, Speech and debate, AP Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1126.
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