by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southwest Region to review for the 2025 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies.
It is hard to beat Baylor University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in philosophy & religious studies. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Waco.More information about a doctorate in philosophy & religious studies from Baylor University
Explore the best philosophy & religious studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | 47 |
| Arizona | 28 | 8 |
| Oklahoma | 26 | 4 |
| New Mexico | 23 | 1 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 31 |
| Religious Studies | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 288 |
| English Language & Literature | 166 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 139 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 121 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 97 |
| Communication & Journalism | 78 |
| History | 69 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 24 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 21 |