by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for philosophy & religious studies students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 429 master's degrees in philosophy & religious studies to qualified students.
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The philosophy & religious studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality philosophy & religious studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 colleges for philosophy & religious studies 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 & Religious Studies 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 & religious studies students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies has to take a look at Duke University. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Duke University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies needs to check out Emory University. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Emory University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies has to check out Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Vanderbilt University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in philosophy & religious studies. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Florida State University
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Florida
Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Located in the midsize 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 & religious studies from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
FIU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Florida International University
Explore the best philosophy & religious studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 14 |
| Florida | 34 | 49 |
| Virginia | 33 | 42 |
| Georgia | 32 | 41 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 47 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 183 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 5 |
| Alabama | 30 | 30 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 9 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 6 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 302 |
| Philosophy | 114 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 7 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 4,682 |
| Social Sciences | 2,423 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,168 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,608 |
| History | 930 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 865 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 533 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 444 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 156 |
