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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k) 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 $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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.

This year’s “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the philosophy and religious studies program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. SEBTS is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

SEBTS did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are $5,830, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 18 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #3 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 are $59,140.

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#4

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 #4 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia also took the #4 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 University of Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. 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.

Florida State also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 10 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 10 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USF Tampa Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#10

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Emory University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Atlanta, Georgia 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 21 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, Emory has also earned the #2 rank 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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#11

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UofM is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 6 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also took the #13 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 UofM are $14,202.

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#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#13 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took 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 Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Liberty University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Liberty University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Liberty University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#14

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#7 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana 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 $75-$110k ranking. Tulane is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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