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2023 Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Finding the Best Philosophy Bachelor's Degree School for You

Philosophy is the #84 most popular major in the country with 10,054 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 147 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Philosophy program at each school on the list.

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

Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the most popular school for philosophy students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 46% of the philosophy majors at the school.

On average, philosophy graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $16,252 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Philosophy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. FIU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.

Women make up 47% of the philosophy majors at the school.

Philosophy majors at FIU take out an average of $16,726 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Emory University is a great place for philosophy students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 46% of the philosophy majors at the school.

Full Philosophy at Emory University Report

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Out of the 147 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.

About 40% of the students majoring in philosophy at the school are women while 60% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, philosophy majors at UF accumulate an average of around $19,287 in student debt.

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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tallahassee.

About 33% of the students majoring in philosophy at the school are women while 67% are male.

The average amount in student loans that philosophy majors at Florida State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,087.

Full Philosophy at Florida State University Report

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.

Of the 43 students majoring in philosophy at Tulane, 63% are male and 37% are female.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.

Of the 36 students majoring in philosophy at University of Virginia, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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American Public University System ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

About 15% of the students majoring in philosophy at the school are women while 85% are male.

Philosophy majors at American Military University take out an average of $33,286 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for philosophy students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.

Of the 33 students majoring in philosophy at William & Mary, 58% are male and 42% are female.

Full Philosophy at William & Mary Report

#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for philosophy students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.

About 42% of the students majoring in philosophy at the school are women while 58% are male.

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#11

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

With a ranking of #11, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy students working on their bachelor’s degree. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.

Women make up 60% of the philosophy majors at the school.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 31% of the philosophy majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, philosophy graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debt load of $26,240.

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#13

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

With a ranking of #13, Vanderbilt University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in philosophy at the school are women while 71% are male.

Full Philosophy at Vanderbilt University Report

#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree philosophy programs. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a very large student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in philosophy at the school are women while 50% are male.

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University of Central Florida landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree philosophy programs. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.

About 27% of the students majoring in philosophy at the school are women while 73% are male.

On average, philosophy graduates from UCF take out $18,087 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Philosophy at University of Central Florida Report

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree philosophy programs. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Richmond.

About 42% of the students majoring in philosophy at the school are women while 58% are male.

On average, philosophy graduates from VCU take out $24,798 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

#17

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 25 students majoring in philosophy at UA, 68% are male and 32% are female.

Full Philosophy at The University of Alabama Report

With a ranking of #17, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy students working on their bachelor’s degree. UAB is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

About 56% of the students majoring in philosophy at the school are women while 44% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, philosophy graduates from UAB carry an average student debt load of $28,025.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UofSC is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

Women make up 58% of the philosophy majors at the school.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 24% of the philosophy majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, philosophy graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $19,626.

Full Philosophy at University of South Florida - Main Campus Report

#20

Furman University

Greenville, SC

Furman University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 52% of the philosophy majors at the school.

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#22

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

With a ranking of #22, University of North Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Jacksonville, UNF is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in philosophy at UNF, 60% are male and 40% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, philosophy majors at UNF accumulate an average of around $21,785 in student debt.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Philosophy students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Philosophy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
23 Duke University Durham, NC
23 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
23 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
26 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
26 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
26 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
29 Saint John Vianney College Seminary Miami, FL
29 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
29 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
29 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA

Best Philosophy Colleges by State

Explore the best philosophy colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 218
Virginia 241
North Carolina 303
Florida 347
Tennessee 149
Kentucky 65
South Carolina 88
Louisiana 104
Arkansas 37
Alabama 99
Mississippi 25
West Virginia 42

Philosophy is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

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 25 schools only.

  • 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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