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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

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 Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 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 Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 14 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.

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. 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 Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
#5 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees 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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#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students with aid list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

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 #4 for the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida State Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#11 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. 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 also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. 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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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 4 students 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.

Full University of Georgia Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#8

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students with aid list, Duke has also earned the #1 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 Duke are $59,140.

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#9

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Emory University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

Emory not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University 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 Getting Aid ranking. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

Vanderbilt also took the #3 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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

Full Vanderbilt University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#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 Getting Aid list. University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students with aid list, UofM has also earned the #13 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 UofM are $14,202.

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#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 1 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, 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 UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arkansas Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#7 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid 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.

Tulane also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. 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.

Full Tulane University of Louisiana 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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