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2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

18 Ranked Colleges
122 Degrees Awarded
$29,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 122 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in philosophy. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great philosophy 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 program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

You can create your own custom comparison that focuses on the factors most important to you using our tool, College Combat. If you’re torn between two schools, you can use it to help you see how they stack up against one another. Bookmark it so you can compare any new schools that might interest you.

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

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

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Philosophy Master’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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.

Read more about Philosophy at Vanderbilt University

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s philosophy degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UF Philosophy Report

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 7 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Philosophy Report

#4

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k list, Emory has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’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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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 12 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #4 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’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.

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#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 2 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Philosophy Master’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 Virginia are $32,394.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 3 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #9 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Georgia Philosophy Report

#15 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. SEBTS is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SEBTS, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SEBTS are $5,830, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Philosophy at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Tech Philosophy Report

#11

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#17 in overall quality

University of North Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. University of North Florida is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNF also made our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930.

Full UNF Philosophy Report

#12

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Tulane is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

Tulane not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Philosophy at Tulane University of Louisiana

#13

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 5 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Philosophy Master’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 UNC Charlotte are $21,055.

Full UNC Charlotte Philosophy Report

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s philosophy degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. Louisiana State University is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 6 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #11 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Philosophy at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#16

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 3 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k list, UARK has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’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 University of Arkansas are $22,121.

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#17

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Georgia State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Georgia State is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 23 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia State Philosophy Report

#18

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Memphis is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 3 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $30-$48k list, UofM has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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