by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for philosophy students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 114 master's degrees in philosophy to qualified students.
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Your choice of philosophy for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for philosophy students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Philosophy Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for philosophy students seeking a a master's degree.
Emory University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in philosophy. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from Emory University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in philosophy. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
It's difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in philosophy. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in philosophy from Vanderbilt University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in philosophy needs to check out University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from Florida State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Florida
Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy from Georgia State University
Explore the best philosophy colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 15 |
| Georgia | 190 | 25 |
| Virginia | 182 | 16 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 14 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 24 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 2 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 9 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 1 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 5 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 3 |
Philosophy is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 86 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 15 |
| Ethics | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 302 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 7 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 6 |
