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2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee

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Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 19,993 people earned their degree in philosophy and religious studies, making the major the 28th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, philosophy and religious studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $31,946 and had an average of $22,275 in loans still to pay off.

Across Tennessee, there were 289 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,425 and $25,500 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee” ranking, we looked at 29 colleges that offer a degree in philosophy and religious studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular philosophy and religious studies programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee

The colleges and universities below are the best for tennessee philosophy & religious studies students.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 29 schools in the Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 51 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University

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Out of the 29 schools in the Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #2 spot on the list. UT Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 30 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, 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 89%.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at UofM

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Belmont University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at Belmont University

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee. This fairly large school is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and it awarded 18 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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Union University
Jackson, Tennessee

With a ranking of #6, Union University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee list. Union is located in Jackson, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at Union

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee list. This fairly large school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and it awarded 15 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full ETSU Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee

Johnson University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking. Johnson University is a small school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 15 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at Johnson University

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified ’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2020-2021.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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Carson - Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee

Carson - Newman University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified ’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at Carson - Newman

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Williamson Christian College
Franklin, Tennessee

With a ranking of #11, Williamson Christian College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee list. This small school is located in Franklin, Tennessee, and it awarded 10 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at Williamson Christian College

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Rhodes College
Memphis, Tennessee

Rhodes College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee list. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, 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 87%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Rhodes College Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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Memphis Theological Seminary landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking. Memphis Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 9 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Memphis Theological Seminary Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

Lipscomb University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking. Lipscomb is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at Lipscomb University

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Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #15. Sewanee, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, 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 87%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at Sewanee

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Christian Brothers University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #16. Christian Brothers University is a small school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 4 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Christian Brothers University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee

Austin Peay State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee list. This medium-sized school is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, and it awarded 4 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at Austin Peay State University

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King University
Bristol, Tennessee

King University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee list. King University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bristol, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at King University

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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee

With a ranking of #18, Southern Adventist University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee list. Located in Collegedale, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Southern Adventist Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #18. The University of Tennessee - Martin is a medium-sized public school situated in Martin, Tennessee. It awarded 3 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at The University of Tennessee - Martin

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Lane College
Jackson, Tennessee

Lane College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking. Lane College is located in Jackson, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at Lane College

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Bethel University
McKenzie, Tennessee

Bethel University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking. Located in McKenzie, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified ’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2020-2021.

Full Bethel Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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Omega Graduate School
Dayton, Tennessee

Omega Graduate School landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking. Omega Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Dayton, Tennessee. It awarded 2 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at Omega Graduate School

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Martin Methodist College
Pulaski, Tennessee

Martin Methodist College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking. Martin Methodist is a small school located in Pulaski, Tennessee that handed out 2 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, Tennessee

Trevecca Nazarene University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee list. Trevecca Nazarene University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at TNU

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Tennessee Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #22. Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Athens, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Tennessee Wesleyan University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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Bryan College - Dayton
Dayton, Tennessee

Bryan College - Dayton ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Philosophy & Religious Studies Major in Tennessee list. Located in Dayton, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified ’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at Bryan College - Dayton

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