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2022 Best Value Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

13 Ranked Colleges
1,139 Degrees Awarded
$20,300 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 20,201 people earned their degree in philosophy and religious studies, making the major the 29th most popular in the United States. 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 Southwest region, there were 1,139 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,917 and $21,742 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in philosophy and religious studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent philosophy and religious studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the philosophy and religious studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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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 Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 72 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. The estimated yearly cost for The University of Texas at Austin is $20,454 for Southwest Region Philosophy & Religious Studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at The University of Texas at Austin

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Edinburg, Texas, and it awarded 20 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $11,400 for southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UT Rio Grande Valley Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school awarded 86 diplomas to qualified ’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, ASU - Tempe has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $17,373 for southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend ASU - Tempe.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full ASU - Tempe Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #4 spot on the list. UNT is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 34 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UNT is $21,613 for Southwest Region Philosophy & Religious Studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 59 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. The estimated yearly cost for University of Arizona is $20,200 for Southwest Region Philosophy & Religious Studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full University of Arizona Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#6

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texas State University is a large public school situated in San Marcos, Texas. It awarded 42 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, Texas State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Texas State University is $19,683 for southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full Texas State Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, this large public school awarded 56 degrees to qualified ’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Skysong also took the #5 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $20,321 for southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend ASU - Skysong.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at ASU - Skysong

#7

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school handed out 33 diplomas to qualified ’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

UH also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. The estimated yearly cost for UH is $18,844 for Southwest Region Philosophy & Religious Studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school handed out 25 degrees to qualified ’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Texas Tech is $21,305 for Southwest Region Philosophy & Religious Studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Texas Tech University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 45 degrees to qualified ’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #2 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Texas A&M University - College Station is $26,028 for southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#10

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Flagstaff, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, NAU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend NAU is $16,535 for Southwest Region Philosophy & Religious Studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at Northern Arizona University

#11

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 42 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. The estimated yearly cost for UNM is $18,920 for southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at UNM

The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. The University of Texas at Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 12 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also took the #11 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UT Arlington is $16,473 for southwest region philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#13

Baylor University

Waco, Texas

With a ranking of #13, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 58 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Baylor University is $35,300 for Southwest Region Philosophy & Religious Studies students whose families make $75-$110k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Baylor 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%.

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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