2023 Best Philosophy Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Philosophy 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Philosophy Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Philosophy Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Best Philosophy Colleges.
Top Virginia Schools in Philosophy
Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in Virginia for philosophy students. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Philosophy Schools in Virginia list. 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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Out of the 4 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Christopher Newport University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for philosophy students. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, philosophy graduates from VCU carry an average student debtload of $25,625.
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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 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Philosophy
One of 3 majors within the area of study, philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.