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2023 Best Philosophy Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

4 Colleges
$29,438 Avg Salary
$21,514 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Philosophy Bachelor's Degree School for You

Philosophy is the #90 most popular major in Virginia with 241 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Philosophy Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for philosophy majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Virginia Schools for a Bachelor's in Philosophy

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for philosophy students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Philosophy at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Liberty University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best philosophy schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#3

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Christopher Newport University is a great place for philosophy students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, philosophy majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $24,798 in student debt.

Full Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

Best Philosophy Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Philosophy Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 218
North Carolina 303
Florida 347
Tennessee 149
Kentucky 65
South Carolina 88
Louisiana 104
Arkansas 37
Alabama 99
Mississippi 25
West Virginia 42

One of 3 majors within the area of study, philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 9,470
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies 285
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 184

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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