2023 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, philosophy and religious studies was ranked #28 in the country. In fact 19,993 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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.
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2023 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the philosophy and religious studies doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southeast Region Schools for a Doctorate in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in the Southeast Region for philosophy and religious studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Emory University is a great place for philosophy and religious studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Florida State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Explore the best philosophy and religious studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 675 |
| West Virginia | 73 |
| Mississippi | 52 |
| South Carolina | 199 |
| Florida | 520 |
| Virginia | 1,259 |
| Arkansas | 67 |
| Alabama | 192 |
| Kentucky | 105 |
| Georgia | 357 |
| Tennessee | 289 |
| Louisiana | 135 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Philosophy & Religious Studies
Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 10,054 |
| Religious Studies | 9,470 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 285 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 184 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Philosophy & Religious Studies
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 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.