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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Great Lakes Region

12 Ranked Colleges
100 Degrees Awarded
$36,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Great Lakes region, there were 1,931 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,933 and $24,582 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 100 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in philosophy and religious studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality philosophy and religious studies programs that also have a lower cost than 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 Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwestern University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northwestern, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567.

Full Northwestern University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Chicago landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago also took the #1 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 5 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, U-M has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #4 spot on the list. Madison, Wisconsin 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.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

Full UW - Madison Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#5

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Notre Dame. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Notre Dame, Indiana. It awarded 7 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522.

Full University of Notre Dame Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#6 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a public institution located in Champaign, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also took the #6 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, Ohio State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141.

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#8

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#8 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington also took the #8 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. UC is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

UC also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at UC

#10

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#7 in overall quality

Marquette University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 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 14 students in 2019-2020.

Marquette did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Marquette are $21,690.

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#11

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, DePaul University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. DePaul University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 6 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DePaul, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul University are $19,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#9 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Chicago, Illinois 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.

Loyola Chicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola University Chicago are $19,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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