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Earn a Degree in Ethics and Embark on an Extraordinary Career

Earn a Degree in Ethics and Embark on an Extraordinary Career

Earning a degree in Ethics prepares a student with an enviable educational foundation. Studies for a degree in Ethics encompass the philosophical study of ethics, theory and history of ethics, ethical issues in research and society, and interdisciplinary study of ethical issues in the specific selected field(s) of study. This interdisciplinary and cross-discipline education prepares students for careers in a variety of fields including:
Earning a degree in Ethics can be found in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral program. Certificate programs can also be found, although less common.

Certificate Programs in Ethics

A certificate in Ethics can be a great introductory program to this field of study. Students can earn an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program or in conjunction with a Bachelor’s degree.

Students may also choose to earn a certificate to complement their career expertise further, enhance their earning power, and pursue leadership roles.

Jobs with a Certificate in Ethics:

  • Legal Assistant - Found in all types of organizations, but most work for law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. Perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers. Median Annual Salary: $53,000.
  • Private Investigator - Search for information about legal, financial, and personal matters. Median Annual Salary: $53,000.

GI Bill®-Approved Schools with Ethics Certificates

Ready to start your Certificate in Ethics? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:

University of Central Florida Online

Offers an online certificate in Theoretical and Applied Ethics. UCF allows for areas of specialization within the certificate and online ethics courses. Offerings are vast and include philosophy, art, science, healthcare, business, education, criminal justice, and politics (among others). UCF Online participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.



Georgetown University

Offers a Certificate in Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs (REWA). Georgetown participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.



Bachelor’s Degree in Ethics

An undergraduate degree in Ethics will explore a variety of topics, including:
  • Applied Ethics
  • Bioethics
  • Moral Psychology
  • Social Justice
  • Public Policy
  • Philosophy
  • International Relations
Upon graduation, students can choose to enter the workforce in their desired field and/or pursue further education by earning a graduate degree.

Jobs with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ethics:

  • Legislator - An elected position responsible for the development, introduction, and/or enactment of laws and statutes at the local, state, or federal level. Median Annual Salary: $30,000.
  • Conciliator - Facilitate negotiation and dialogue between disputing parties to help resolve conflicts outside of the court system. Median Annual Salary: $66,000.
  • Financial Examiner - Ensure compliance with laws that govern institutions handling monetary transactions. Median Annual Salary: $81,000.

GI Bill-Approved Schools with Bachelor’s in Ethics

Ready to start your Bachelor’s Degree in Ethics? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:

Syracuse University

Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Ethics. Syracuse University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.



Georgetown University

Offers a minor in Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs (REWA) for their Bachelor’s degrees. Georgetown participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.



Le Moyne College

Offers a minor in Ethics, Values, and Professional Life for their Bachelor’s degrees. Le Moyne participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.



Master’s Degree in Ethics

A Master’s Degree in Ethics is a popular choice for those seeking to advance in their chosen fields. A graduate degree in Ethics is also a great choice for those choosing career paths such as research, writing, or postsecondary teaching.

In comprehensive graduate programs, students will build on their foundation of ethics with in-depth focus on their chosen field(s) of interest. Popular fields of complementary study include:

Jobs with a Master’s Degree in Ethics:

GI Bill-Approved Schools with Master’s in Ethics

Ready to start your Master’s Degree in Ethics? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:

American University

Offers a Master of Arts in Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights. American University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.



Doctorate in Ethics

Earning a doctoral degree in Ethics will help bring students to the apex of their educational careers. Students can earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ethics and will choose a specialty focus based on their school’s program with the most popular being Philosophy, Law, and Business. A doctoral degree offers students the opportunity to become well-respected experts in their field with many Ph.D. graduates sharing their wealth of knowledge via careers in writing, research, and teaching.

Jobs with a Doctoral Degree in Ethics

*All statistics and calculations from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information click here.

In summary, an ethics degree will bring more to your life than just an ethics degree. By learning how to think critically, you can prepare yourself to take full advantage of future career opportunities. An ethics degree has the power to prepare the next generation of leaders to make ethical decisions while meeting the demands of the future. If you are interested in pursuing a degree as a military student, consider enrolling in an ethics program.