2024 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

Philosophy & Religious Studiesbachelor's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #25 out of the 38 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of philosophy & religious studies. Combined, these schools handed out 1,115 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Philosophy & Religious Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

The philosophy & religious studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality philosophy & religious studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to philosophy & religious studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of philosophy & religious studies students who choose to seek a bachelor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for philosophy & religious studies to pay back their student loans after receiving their bachelor's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized philosophy & religious studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for philosophy & religious studies students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The philosophy & religious studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Philosophy & Religious Studies in Virginia

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for philosophy & religious studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Virginia Schools for a Bachelor's in Philosophy & Religious Studies

1

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

72 Annual Graduates

University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus

2

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

725 Annual Graduates

Liberty University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from Liberty University

3

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

22 Annual Graduates

James Madison University is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. JMU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Harrisonburg.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from James Madison University

4

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

29 Annual Graduates

Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies from Virginia Commonwealth University

Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
North Carolina	34	445
Mississippi	34	36
Florida	34	447
Alabama	33	154
Georgia	33	276
West Virginia	32	73
Tennessee	32	225
South Carolina	32	183
Kentucky	31	91
Louisiana	31	120
Arkansas	30	58

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Religious Studies	837
Philosophy	224
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies	54

Most Popular Majors Related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Social Sciences	5,520
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities	2,481
Communication & Journalism	2,164
English Language & Literature	1,476
History	1,213
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	831
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	714
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies	242
Theology & Religious Vocations	239

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.