About INFP – ‘The Healer’
Focused on making the world a better place, INFPs are both idealists and perfectionists. INFPs possess strong value systems, are future-oriented, creative, and highly religious or philosophical individuals. Driven to meet the needs of others, INFPs tend to choose creative or human service-oriented careers that allow them to use their instinctive sense of empathy and remarkable communication skills. INFPs represent 4.4 percent of the U.S. population.
Take the Test
What Does 'INFP' Mean?
Introversion
You gain energy from your inner world.
Intuition
You value the possible, big picture, and future.
Feeling
You base decisions on what concerns others.
Perceiving
You’re adaptable and prefer flexibility.
How Common are INFPs?
Characteristics of INFPs
They Most Value
Empathy
They Appear to Others As
Passionate, Intuitive, Creative
- Quiet
- Reflective
- Strategic
- Future-Oriented
- Empathetic
- Cooperative
- Loyal
- Flexible
- Curious
- Informal
Majors and Careers for INFPs
Discover Ball State
With a 93 percent career-placement rate, our students graduate ready to tackle the challenges of the professional world and make a difference near and far. The majors and careers listed here are just a few of the many opportunities available to you at Ball State. We offer about 190 bachelor's degree programs that you may pair with one of more than 130 minors. And before you graduate, you will have access to dozens of services and resources through our Career Center to prepare you for the professional world.