by our College Data Analytics TeamPhilosophy draws students to programs nationwide. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most philosophy students each year.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in philosophy at each of the 14 schools in Tennessee that offer the program.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for philosophy majors in Tennessee, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
Leading the list of the most popular philosophy schools is Johnson University. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 29 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Johnson University
University Of Memphis came in at #2 on our list of the most popular philosophy schools. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a public university. University Of Memphis graduated around 14 philosophy students in the most recent data year. See more about philosophy at University Of Memphis
Vanderbilt University ranks #3 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 13 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Vanderbilt University
The University Of Tennessee came in at #4 on our list of the most popular philosophy schools. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. The University Of Tennessee graduated around 12 philosophy students in the most recent data year. Read the full philosophy report for The University Of Tennessee
Middle Tennessee State University ranks #5 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. Middle Tennessee State University graduated around 7 philosophy students in the most recent data year. Read the full philosophy report for Middle Tennessee State University
Rhodes College comes in at #6 for philosophy this year. Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. Rhodes College graduated around 7 philosophy students in the most recent data year. Get the full philosophy details for Rhodes College
Belmont University comes in at #7 for philosophy this year. Belmont University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 4 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. See more about philosophy at Belmont University
East Tennessee State University ranked #8 on our list of the most popular philosophy schools. Set in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a public institution. This school awarded about 4 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for East Tennessee State University
Sewanee The University Of The South placed #9 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Set in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee The University Of The South is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 4 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. See more about philosophy at Sewanee The University Of The South
Lipscomb University placed #10 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 3 students earned a degree in philosophy from this school. Get the full philosophy details for Lipscomb University
Austin Peay State University landed the #11 spot among the most popular philosophy schools. Austin Peay State University is a public school located in the city of Clarksville. This school awarded about 2 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Austin Peay State University
Maryville College placed #12 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Maryville College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Maryville. This school awarded about 2 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Maryville College
The University Of Tennessee Martin placed #13 for philosophy by yearly graduations. Located in the town of Martin, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a public university. The University Of Tennessee Martin graduated around 2 philosophy students in the most recent data year. See more about philosophy at The University Of Tennessee Martin
Carson Newman College ranked #14 on our list of the most popular philosophy schools. Located in the suburb of Jefferson City, Carson Newman College is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 1 philosophy degrees in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for Carson Newman College
This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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