2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Virginia to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Philosophy & Religious Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the most popular school for philosophy and religious studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.
Women make up 22% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Out of the 3 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
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Out of the 3 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia University of Lynchburg landed the # 3 spot on the list. Virginia University of Lynchburg is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
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Request InformationBest Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 675 |
| West Virginia | 73 |
| Mississippi | 52 |
| South Carolina | 199 |
| Florida | 520 |
| Arkansas | 67 |
| Alabama | 192 |
| Kentucky | 105 |
| Georgia | 357 |
| Tennessee | 289 |
| Louisiana | 135 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies Related Majors
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 Related Majors
| 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 3 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.