Applied and Professional Ethics Major

Description: A program that focuses on the systematic study of ethical issues in the workplace and public life, and the application of ethical decision-making to the practical problems of society and the professions. Includes instruction in ethical theory; history of ethics; contemporary social dilemmas; methods in applied ethics; and applications including medical ethics, legal ethics, business ethics, environmental ethics, and criminal justice ethics. Is Applied and Professional Ethics the right major for you?
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Applied and Professional Ethics Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$69,150

Median Hourly Wage

$33.25*

Total Employed Nationally

21,250


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.