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2022 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

32 Ranked Colleges
1,449 Degrees Awarded
$9,300 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 10,015 people earned their degree in philosophy, making the major the 81st most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, philosophy graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,067 and had an average of $22,199 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,669 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,425 and $21,444 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,449 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,277 and $25,415 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 32 colleges that offer a degree in philosophy. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent philosophy programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the philosophy program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The philosophy 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 “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 23 degrees to qualified bachelors’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $-1,314 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Duke. A negative average net price may seem strange, but it generally means that financial aid will more than cover the cost to attend the school.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Read more about Philosophy at Duke University

#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 35 degrees to qualified bachelors’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Wake Forest University is $5,981 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Wake Forest University Philosophy Report

#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 23 bachelors’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #3 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Vanderbilt University is $6,017 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Philosophy at Vanderbilt University

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 50 bachelors’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Florida is $4,069 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low student loan default rate of 2.0% 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 more about Philosophy at UF

#5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s philosophy degrees to 68 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $6,063 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Philosophy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 bachelors’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

William & Mary also made our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for William & Mary is $4,963 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The low student loan default rate of 1.0% 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%.

Full William & Mary Philosophy Report

#7

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia

Emory University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s philosophy degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.

Emory also took the #4 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $9,629 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Emory University.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Philosophy at Emory University

#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 46 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $6,816 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Florida State University.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The low student loan default rate of 3.5% 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%.

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#9

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 43 bachelors’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #7 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus is $11,696 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Virginia Philosophy Report

Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 39 bachelors’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $6,683 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend FIU.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Philosophy at Florida International University

#11

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 31 bachelors’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. The estimated yearly cost for UCF is $7,847 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Central Florida Philosophy Report

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 22 bachelors’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus is $5,616 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low student loan default rate of 4.5% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Philosophy Report

#13

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified bachelors’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend North Carolina State University is $9,887 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

The 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 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Philosophy at NC State

#14

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

With a ranking of #14, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Georgia is $10,241 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Philosophy at UGA

#15

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 24 degrees to qualified bachelors’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $14,010 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Virginia Tech.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, 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 93%.

Read more about Philosophy at Virginia Tech

#16

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified bachelors’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SEBTS, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Philosophy at SEBTS

#17

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #17. Tulane is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 39 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. The estimated yearly cost for Tulane University of Louisiana is $24,632 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Philosophy at Tulane University of Louisiana

#18

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for University of North Florida is $5,942 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low student loan default rate of 4.3% 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 more about Philosophy at University of North Florida

#19

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#15 in overall quality

American Public University System did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #19. American Military University is located in Charles Town, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 bachelors’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

American Military University also took the #15 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $10,917 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend American Public University System.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 98%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Philosophy at American Military University

#20

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UNC Greensboro is $10,808 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Philosophy at UNC Greensboro

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 bachelors’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. It costs about $13,745 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

The low student loan default rate of 4.3% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read full report on Philosophy at UT Knoxville

#22

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #22, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 17 bachelors’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UNC Charlotte is $12,223 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Philosophy at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#23

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 7 bachelors’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Middle Tennessee State University is $10,637 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Philosophy at Middle Tennessee State University

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 21 bachelors’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $13,126 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

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 full report on Philosophy at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#25

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UARK is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 bachelors’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Arkansas is $13,132 for southeast region bachelor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full UARK Philosophy 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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