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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

15 Ranked Colleges
97 Degrees Awarded
$31,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

Philosophy is the 82nd most popular major in the country with 9,456 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,610 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 97 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in philosophy. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality philosophy programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the philosophy program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Philosophy at Vanderbilt University

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 4 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

Full University of Florida Philosophy Report

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s philosophy degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Philosophy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 12 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State Philosophy Report

#5

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s philosophy degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $48-$75k list, Emory has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676.

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#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia Philosophy Report

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Full UGA Philosophy Report

#13 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 2 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

Full USF Tampa Philosophy Report

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Philosophy at Virginia Tech

#10

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#12 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 3 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #12 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

Full University of Arkansas Philosophy Report

#11

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

Georgia State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Georgia State is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 23 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 6 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970.

Read more about Philosophy at Louisiana State University

#13

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

University of Memphis landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Memphis is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 3 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202.

Full UofM Philosophy Report

#14

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#7 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $48-$75k list, Tulane has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Philosophy at Tulane

#9 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 2 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #9 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Philosophy Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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