2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 255 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools in Philosophy & Religious Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Liberty University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for philosophy and religious studies students. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, philosophy and religious studies majors at Liberty University accumulate an average of around $33,865 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $330.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. SEBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wake Forest.
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The excellent programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best philosophy and religious studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, philosophy and religious studies graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debt load of $18,267.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
Philosophy & Religious Studies majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out an average of $19,100 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
Philosophy & Religious Studies majors at Emory take out an average of $23,955 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #6, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, philosophy and religious studies graduates from Florida State carry an average student debt load of $24,605.
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Florida International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.
Philosophy & Religious Studies majors at FIU take out an average of $13,393 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
The average amount in student loans that philosophy and religious studies majors at UF take out is $19,631.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
The average amount in student loans that philosophy and religious studies majors at UNC Charlotte take out is $26,500.
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With a ranking of #10, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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University of Georgia landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular philosophy and religious studies programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. It came in at #11 on the list. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.
Philosophy & Religious Studies majors at Georgia State take out an average of $26,134 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #11, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that philosophy and religious studies majors at American Military University take out is $29,978.
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Piedmont International University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular philosophy and religious studies programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Virginia Tech did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
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Vanderbilt University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. It came in at #16 on the list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
Duke University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular philosophy and religious studies programs. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.
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With a ranking of #18, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.
The University of Alabama landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular philosophy and religious studies programs. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
Full Philosophy & Religious Studies at The University of Alabama Report
William & Mary ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Philosophy & Religious Studies majors at William & Mary take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Furman University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Furman is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Greenville.
Philosophy & Religious Studies majors at Furman take out an average of $18,694 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of Central Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.
With a ranking of #23, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #24, Beulah Heights University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for philosophy and religious studies students. BHU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the city of Knoxville.
The average amount in student loans that philosophy and religious studies majors at UT Knoxville take out is $25,500.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
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 Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA |
| 40 | Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR |
| 40 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN |
| 40 | Spring Hill College | Mobile, AL |
| 44 | Saint Joseph Seminary College | St. Benedict, LA |
| 44 | College of Charleston | Charleston, SC |
| 44 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 44 | University of Mobile | Mobile, AL |
| 48 | Grace College of Divinity | Fayetteville, NC |
| 48 | The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN |
| 48 | Anderson University South Carolina | Anderson, SC |
| 51 | Rollins College | Winter Park, FL |
Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Colleges by State
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 |
| 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 25 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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