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

13 Ranked Colleges
157 Degrees Awarded
$31,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that 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” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree 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.

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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

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

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

#1

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Wake Forest, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

SEBTS also took the #5 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 SEBTS are $5,830.

Full Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students list, Liberty University has also earned the #12 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 Liberty University are $8,349.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at Liberty University

#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Memphis is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 6 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. 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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#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students list, USF Tampa has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Virginia - Main Campus 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 made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. 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.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 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 University of Georgia are $27,476.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 6 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students list, Florida State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida State Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#8

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at University of Florida

#10

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#13 in overall quality

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students 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 UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Emory 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 ranking. Emory University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 21 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Emory, the school also landed the #2 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 Emory University are $44,676.

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#11

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 18 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

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 are $50,624.

Full Vanderbilt University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#12

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Duke University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. 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.

Duke also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Duke Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#13

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. New Orleans, Louisiana 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.

Tulane also took the #7 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 Tulane 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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