2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master'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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 58 schools in the Southeast Region to see which master'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.
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2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the philosophy and religious studies master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for philosophy and religious studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . SEBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wake Forest.
Of the 96 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at SEBTS, 75% are male and 25% are female.
Out of the 58 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Piedmont International University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 10% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 90% are male.
The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular philosophy and religious studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 54% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Georgia State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular philosophy and religious studies schools in the Southeast Region . Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.
Of the 24 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at Georgia State, 63% are male and 38% are female.
Full Philosophy & Religious Studies at Georgia State University Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Johnson University is a great place for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.
About 50% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 50% are male.
Full Philosophy & Religious Studies at Johnson University Report
Duke University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree philosophy and religious studies programs. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.
Women make up 50% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
Vanderbilt University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
About 82% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 18% are male.
Full Philosophy & Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University Report
Florida State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 40% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
Full Philosophy & Religious Studies at Florida State University Report
With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
Women make up 40% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
Full Philosophy & Religious Studies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte Report
Grace College of Divinity came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, Grace College of Divinity is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 56% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
Read full report on Philosophy & Religious Studies at Grace College of Divinity
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Philosophy & Religious Studies students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
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Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best philosophy and religious studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 675 |
| West Virginia | 73 |
| South Carolina | 199 |
| Florida | 520 |
| Virginia | 1,259 |
| Arkansas | 67 |
| Mississippi | 52 |
| Louisiana | 135 |
| Alabama | 192 |
| Kentucky | 105 |
| Georgia | 357 |
| Tennessee | 289 |
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 28 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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