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

14 Ranked Colleges
157 Degrees Awarded
$31,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 29th most popular major in the country with 20,201 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, philosophy and religious studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $30,177 and had an average of $24,197 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,880 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,792 and $24,156 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 157 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in philosophy and religious studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality philosophy and religious studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the philosophy and religious studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (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 & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’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 Duke are $59,140.

Full Duke University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 18 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanderbilt University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Emory University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Emory has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Emory University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’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 - Main Campus are $32,394.

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#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #6 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#7

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

SEBTS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are $5,830, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SEBTS Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Florida State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’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 Florida State University are $26,707.

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#11 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 10 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’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 South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 4 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #9 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#7 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Tulane University of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Philosophy & Religious Studies at Tulane University of Louisiana

#12

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

University of Memphis ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 1 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’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 Arkansas are $22,121.

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#14

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Liberty University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’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 Liberty University are $8,349.

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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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