2026 Best Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

Other Philosophy & Religious Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools to find the best for other philosophy & religious studies students.

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• Best Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

Best Schools for Other Philosophy & Religious Studies in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other philosophy & religious studies education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Other Philosophy & Religious Studies

1

University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees Awarded

$43,243 Median Starting Salary

University Of Mary Washington is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in other philosophy & religious studies. University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. University Of Mary Washington awarded about 11 other philosophy & religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other philosophy & religious studies degree from University Of Mary Washington earn around $43,243 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,825 to complete this degree. Get the full other philosophy & religious studies details for University Of Mary Washington

2

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Other Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees Awarded

$28,712 Median Starting Salary

James Madison University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other philosophy & religious studies schools. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 other philosophy & religious studies degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other philosophy & religious studies degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $28,712. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $24,734 in student loans. Read more about the other philosophy & religious studies program at James Madison University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.

• 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 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.