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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Southeast Region

146 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,437 Bachelor's Degrees
Ranked #57 in popularity, philosophy is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 146 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for philosophy students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,437 bachelor's degrees in philosophy during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Philosophy School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Southeast Region The philosophy bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Southeast Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality philosophy program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

21 Most Well Attended Schools for Philosophy Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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68 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in North Carolina.

There were about 68 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
50 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Florida if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in philosophy. UF is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Florida.

There were roughly 50 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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46 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Florida State University is a popular choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Florida.

There were about 46 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
44 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Emory University is a popular option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Georgia.

There were roughly 44 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.

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43 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Virginia.

There were roughly 43 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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39 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#1 Best Quality In LA

Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Louisiana.

There were approximately 39 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.

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39 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Florida.

There were approximately 39 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from Florida International University

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
35 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in North Carolina.

There were about 35 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
34 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Virginia.

There were about 34 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year.

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31 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Florida.

There were about 31 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from University of Central Florida

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30 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#3 Best Quality In GA

Georgia State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Atlanta. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Georgia.

There were approximately 30 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent year we have data available.

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29 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#5 Best Quality In VA

VCU is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Virginia.

There were approximately 29 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
24 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Virginia.

There were about 24 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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23 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Georgia.

There were about 23 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

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Duke University
Durham, NC
23 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in North Carolina.

There were about 23 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.

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23 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#1 Best Quality In TN

Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Tennessee.

There were roughly 23 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#1 Best Quality In AR

UARK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fayetteville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Arkansas.

There were approximately 22 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.

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22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Florida.

There were about 22 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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21 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In LA
#2 Best Quality In LA

Louisiana State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Louisiana.

There were about 21 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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20 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL

Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were about 20 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

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20 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TN
#2 Best Quality In TN

UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in philosophy in Tennessee.

There were about 20 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Philosophy students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Southeast Region award.

RankCollegeLocation
25University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC
26University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
26University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC
26George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
26University of South Carolina - ColumbiaColumbia, SC
22University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL
22Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC
22American Public University SystemCharles Town, WV
25University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC

Best Philosophy Colleges by State

Explore the most popular philosophy schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Florida473339
Georgia447154
Tennessee445118
North Carolina434225
Virginia417189
South Carolina35363
Alabama31865
Kentucky31873
Louisiana29582
Arkansas28732
Mississippi26127
West Virginia23531

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