by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Tennessee to review for the 2024 Best Philosophy Schools in Tennessee ranking.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Philosophy Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of philosophy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in philosophy. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.
After graduation, philosophy degree recipients typically make around $31,978 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in philosophy from Vanderbilt UniversityExplore all the Best Philosophy Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 218 |
| Florida | 282 | 347 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 298 |
| Virginia | 274 | 241 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 88 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 65 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 104 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 25 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 37 |
| Alabama | 233 | 99 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 42 |
One of 3 majors within the Philosophy & Religious Studies area of study, Philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 135 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 109 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 23 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 8 |
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