by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 21 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of philosophy. Combined, these schools handed out 1,350 bachelor's degrees in philosophy to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The philosophy bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality philosophy program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for philosophy students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 the Best Philosophy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for philosophy students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in philosophy. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It is hard to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from Emory University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the philosophy degree program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make $5,846 above the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in philosophy needs to look into Tulane University of Louisiana. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Those philosophy students who get their bachelor's degree from Tulane University of Louisiana receive $12,594 more than the average philosophy graduate.
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UGA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from University of Georgia
UF is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
Soon after graduation, philosophy bachelor's recipients usually earn an average of $24,048 at the beginning of their careers.
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William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from William & Mary
Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the philosophy program make about $27,072 for their early career.
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Furman is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Greenville.More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from Furman University
Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the philosophy degree program at University of South Carolina - Columbia earn $2,498 above the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in philosophy from University of South Carolina - ColumbiaExplore the best philosophy schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 317 |
| Georgia | 224 | 182 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 115 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 256 |
| Virginia | 213 | 224 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 85 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 59 |
| Alabama | 184 | 99 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 89 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 20 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 34 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 42 |
Philosophy is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 1,326 |
| Other Philosophy | 18 |
| Ethics | 4 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1,280 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 61 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 57 |