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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in philosophy and religious studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent philosophy and religious studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the philosophy and religious studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 7 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Vanderbilt is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 18 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #3 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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#3

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
#5 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #3 spot on the list. 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 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 SEBTS are $5,830.

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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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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#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Emory University is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 21 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, Emory has also earned the #2 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 Emory are $44,676.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. 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 ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 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 $48-$75k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

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

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#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#13 in overall quality

University of Arkansas 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 $48-$75k ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

UARK also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121.

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#12

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Memphis is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202.

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#13

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#7 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Tulane University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

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 University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Liberty University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 9 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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