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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

7 Ranked Colleges
50 Degrees Awarded
$25,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

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In 2019-2020, 20,201 people earned their degree in philosophy and religious studies, making the major the 29th most popular in the United States. 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 Southwest region, there were 1,139 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,917 and $21,742 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 50 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 7 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 7 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #2 spot on the list. The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

Full University of Arizona Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of North Texas is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

UNT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618.

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#4 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #5 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#6

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#7 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 1 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Baylor University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Baylor, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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