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2023 Best Philosophy Schools in Virginia

4 Colleges
$19,339 Avg Salary
$23,063 Avg Student Debt

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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Philosophy Schools in Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best Philosophy Colleges.

Top Virginia Schools in Philosophy

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

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#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Out of the 4 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#3

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Christopher Newport University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Philosophy Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.

Full Philosophy at Christopher Newport University Report

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 very large student population.

After completing their degree, philosophy graduates from VCU carry an average student debtload of $25,625.

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Best Philosophy Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Philosophy Colleges 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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