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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

14 Ranked Colleges
157 Degrees Awarded
$31,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 29th most popular major in the country with 20,201 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, philosophy and religious studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $30,177 and had an average of $24,197 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,880 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,792 and $24,156 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 157 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in philosophy and religious studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great philosophy and religious studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the philosophy and religious studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 18 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #3 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #6 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 21 degrees to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Emory, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, Florida State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 13 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

SEBTS also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are $5,830, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 4 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tulane, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

University of Memphis ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UofM is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 6 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofM Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#13 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Liberty University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 9 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Liberty University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349.

Full Liberty University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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