Career After MA Philosophy: Salary, Jobs, Top Recruiters, Placements

Updated on May 26, 2025 11:19 IST
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Akansha BishtSenior Executive

MA Philosophy career options are high in number. There are various sectors like academia, research, writing, business, laws and ethics, etc., where you can get a job. You can become a consultant, social worker, lawyer, academic researcher, professor, journalist, and much more.

Sun Pharmaceutical, Abbott, Goonj, Smile Foundation, Care India, Ranbaxy, Ministry of AYUSH, etc., are some top recruiters for MA Philosophy postgrads in India. You can continue reading the article for more details on the MA Philosophy career scope.

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MA Philosophy Career Scope: Job Profiles

Here are some Philosophy-related job options with their details for your reference. 

Job Profiles

Job Description

Average Salary (Annually)

Professor

A professor is involved in teaching, and research activities. A professor devises lesson plans and delivers lectures to students. They may also be responsible for mentoring and supervising the students. They help the students analyze theories from a philosophical perspective.

INR 18.4 LPA

Academic Researcher

Philosophy researchers can work as a part of many institutions, like universities, government organizations, and think tanks. They use scientific methods of research and analysis to understand philosophical theories and frequently publish their findings in academic journals.

INR 2 LPA

Content Writer

Writers focus on written content for platforms like newspapers, journals, social media, and blogs. They may also work as screenwriters, novelists, poets, lyricists, and playwrights.

INR 3.8 LPA

Consultant

Consultants are professionals who provide expert advice to organizations and help them work more efficiently. They also provide effective solutions to the problems and challenges faced by the companies.

INR 14.1 LPA

Social Worker

A social worker protects the rights of vulnerable sections of people in society. A social worker provides them support, and advocates for their upliftment. 

INR 2.9 LPA

Lawyer

Lawyers provide legal services and counseling to individuals and organizations and protect their rights in the court of law.

INR 5.1 LPA

Journalist

Journalists collect information, carry out research, analyze the data, and present them in the form of captivating narratives. 

INR 4.1 LPA

Human Resources Manager

An HR finds, hires, and trains employees when they enter a company. They manage all employee information and ensure that hiring and exit are smooth processes.

INR 11.2 LPA

Note - The salary is taken from ambitionbox.com.

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MA Philosophy Career Scope: Top Recruiters

Here are some well known companies in India that hire MA Philosophy students for many roles.

MA Philosophy Recruiters

Chandigarh University

Abbott

K.L Textiles

Lucknow University

Adani Agro

Sun pharmaceutical

NDTV

Ministry of AYUSH

Ranbaxy

UNICEF

Goonj

Pratham

CRY (Child Rights and You)

Smile Foundation

Nani Kali

Helpage India

Care India

Smile Foundation

Note - The info is taken from external sites and may vary.

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MA Philosophy Career Scope: Core Industries

Here are a few of the core industries in the field of MA Philosophy, which you can refer to.

MA Philosophy Core Industries

Academia

Laws & Ethics

Business

Media

Politics

NGO’s

Human Resources

Journalism

Note - The info is taken from external sites and may vary.

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MA Philosophy Career Scope: Best Colleges in India for Placements

For your reference, here are a few MA Philosophy colleges majorly known for their high placement records in India.

MA Philosophy Colleges in India

Average Package

Mumbai University Placements

INR 18 LPA

Delhi University Placements

INR 16 LPA

Dibrugarh University Placements

INR 14.55 LPA

University of Kalyani Placements

INR 11 LPA

Jawaharlal Nehru University Placements

INR 9.5 LPA

Banaras Hindu University Placements

INR 9 LPA

Gujarat University Placements

INR 8.75 LPA

Guwahati University Placements

INR 8.4 LPA - INR 8.71 LPA

Aligarh Muslim University Placements

INR 8.65 LPA

Jadavpur University Placements

INR 8.25 LPA

Note - The info is taken from the official sites and of the colleges.

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Popular MA Philosophy Specializations

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