2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree School for You
With 289 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, philosophy and religious studies is the #28 most popular major in Tennessee.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Tennessee 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.
2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Tennessee Schools for a Master's in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Our analysis found Johnson University to be the most popular school for philosophy and religious studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Out of the 8 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 18% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Memphis Theological Seminary is a great place for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 44% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a great place for philosophy and religious studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at UT Knoxville, 83% are male and 17% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Williamson Christian College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular philosophy and religious studies schools in Tennessee. WCC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Franklin.
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Bryan College - Dayton came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. William Jennings Bryan College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Dayton.
About 50% of the students majoring in philosophy and religious studies at the school are women while 50% are male.
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University of Memphis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for philosophy and religious studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.
Women make up 50% of the philosophy and religious studies majors at the school.
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Southern Adventist University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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| 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 |
| 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 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 8 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.