Philosophy, Academia & Education
The Philosophy, Academia & Education Pathway
The Philosophy, Academia & Education Pathway lays the groundwork for careers as professors, scholars, historians, classicists, educators, librarians, archivists, linguists, museum directors, critics, writers, public intellectuals, theologians, ministers, priests, rabbis, school founders, teachers, and more. St. John’s produces more PhDs per graduate than nearly any other college in the country.
By the Numbers
- #1 Ranked for alumni with PhDs in humanities and arts.
- #1 Ranked for alumni with PhDs in political science and government.
- #10 Ranked for alumni with PhDs in business.
- #12 Ranked for alumni with PhDs in economics.
- #12 Ranked for alumni with PhDs in education.
- #14 Ranked for alumni with PhDs in English.
- #14 Ranked for alumni with PhDs in languages.
- #15 Ranked for alumni with PhDs in history.
- #21 Ranked for alumni with PhDs in psychology.
Philosophy, Academia & Education Studies
Curricular Pathways
At St. John’s, you will study over 60 texts from across 3000 years of philosophical, theological, political, legal, scientific, mathematical, and artistic thought. This provides Johnnies with a depth and breadth of knowledge rare in American education today. Explore a sampling here.
Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals
Meditations
Confessions
Poems of Sappho
Leviathan
Frederick Douglass: Selected Works Collection
History of the Peloponnesian War
The Republic
The Early History of Rome
Second Treatise of Government
Politics
Beyond Good and Evil
Leverage Our Graduate Partnerships
Our graduate school partnerships connect Johnnies to multiple career pathways. Discover special fast-track admissions opportunities, discounted tuition, expedited degrees, and more for Johnnies only.
Earn Career-Enhancing Credentials
eCornell offers Johnnie discounts and is our preferred credentialing partner.
Meet Our Network of Alumni Advisors
St. John’s College alumni are employed at high levels across all career pathways. Benefit from their advisement in your field of interest through the Advising Pathways.