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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Southeast Region

28 Colleges in the Southeast Region
122 Master's Degrees
A master's degree in philosophy is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #121 out of 326 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 28 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of philosophy. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 122 master's degrees in philosophy during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Philosophy School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Southeast Region The philosophy master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Philosophy in the Southeast Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for philosophy, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for philosophy.

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for philosophy students seeking a a master's degree.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Philosophy Students Working on Their Master's

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23 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#3 Best Quality In GA

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in philosophy needs to take a look at Georgia State University. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in philosophy in Georgia.

There were roughly 23 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in philosophy from Georgia State University

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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN
15 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Johnson University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in philosophy. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a master’s in philosophy from Johnson University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in philosophy has to look into Florida State University. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in philosophy in Florida.

There were approximately 12 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in philosophy from Florida State University

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7 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular option for students pursuing a master's degree in philosophy. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in philosophy in North Carolina.

There were approximately 7 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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6 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.

There were roughly 6 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in philosophy from George Mason University

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6 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#2 Best Quality In LA

Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in philosophy in Louisiana.

There were about 6 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in philosophy from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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5 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

UK is a very large public university located in the large city of Lexington.

There were about 5 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Kentucky

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5 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in philosophy in North Carolina.

There were approximately 5 philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
4 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.

There were about 4 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in philosophy from University of Miami

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
4 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in philosophy in Georgia.

There were roughly 4 philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in philosophy from Emory University

Best Philosophy Colleges by State

Explore the most popular philosophy colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 206 17
Georgia 186 33
Virginia 175 13
North Carolina 167 12
Tennessee 156 7
Alabama 147 0
South Carolina 141 2
Louisiana 140 9
Kentucky 140 2
Mississippi 120 2
Arkansas 119 1

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One of 3 majors within the Philosophy & Religious Studies area of study, Philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Philosophy Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 97
Applied & Professional Ethics 15
Ethics 10

Majors Similar to Philosophy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 238
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 4
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies 4

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