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Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Virginia

2023 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Virginia

5 Colleges
$26,160 Avg Salary
$25,270 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies School for You

With 1,259 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, philosophy and religious studies is the #21 most popular major in Virginia.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Virginia

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

Top Virginia Schools in Philosophy & Religious Studies

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named James Madison University the best school in Virginia for philosophy and religious studies students. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors at JMU take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for philosophy and religious studies students. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors at University of Virginia take out an average of $18,267 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Virginia list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors at Liberty University take out an average of $33,865 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $330.

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#4

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Christopher Newport University landed the # 4 spot on the list. CNU is a small public school located in the midsize city of Newport News.

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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 #5 on this year’s Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Virginia list. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.

While working on their degree, philosophy and religious studies majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $25,625 in student debt.

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Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 675
West Virginia 73
South Carolina 199
Florida 520
Arkansas 67
Mississippi 52
Tennessee 289
Louisiana 135
Alabama 192
Kentucky 105
Georgia 357

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

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 5 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).

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