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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

23 Ranked Colleges
368 Degrees Awarded
$29,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $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 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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 368 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 23 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 23 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income Over $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 Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. SEBTS is a small school located in Wake Forest, North Carolina that handed out 47 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

SEBTS also took the #5 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 18 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 4 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make more than $110k list, UGA has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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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#5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#19 in overall quality

Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 3 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make more than $110k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Georgia State is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#23 in overall quality

University of North Florida landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UNF is a fairly large public school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 2 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make more than $110k list, UNF has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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 North Florida are $21,930.

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#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#17 in overall quality

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 3 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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 University of Arkansas are $22,121.

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#14 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #14 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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 Louisiana State University are $29,970.

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#13

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#20 in overall quality

University of Memphis landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Memphis is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 3 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make more than $110k list, UofM has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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 Memphis are $14,202.

Full UofM Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#14

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#15 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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 UNC Charlotte are $21,055.

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#15

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #17. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 5 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

Gardner - Webb University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This small school is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Gardner - Webb also took the #22 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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 Gardner - Webb University are $9,050.

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#19

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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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#20

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Emory University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #20. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Emory also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#21 in overall quality

Liberty University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Wake Forest University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awarded 3 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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 Wake Forest University are $39,216.

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#23

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tulane, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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 Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176.

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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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  • *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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