Best colleges for Philosophy in Georgia
Ranked by graduates a year
Emory University, Georgia State University and Georgia Southern University award the most Philosophy degrees and certificates in Georgia: 54, 47 and 20 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 12 Georgia colleges offer Philosophy and award 186 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…
12 institutions offering Philosophy in Georgia
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory University Atlanta Private not-for-profit | — | 54 | 91% | $20,586 | $16,438 |
| 2 | Georgia State University Atlanta Public | — | 47 | 53% | — | $27,000 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro Public | — | 20 | 55% | — | — |
| 4 | University of Georgia Athens Public | — | 16 | 90% | — | $27,000 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw Public | — | 13 | 52% | — | — |
| 6 | University of West Georgia Carrollton Public | — | 9 | 43% | — | — |
| 7 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville Public | — | 8 | 64% | — | — |
| 8 | Morehouse College Atlanta Private not-for-profit | — | 8 | 59% | $36,431 | — |
| 9 | Spelman College Atlanta Private not-for-profit | — | 5 | 78% | $35,132 | — |
| 10 | Covenant College Lookout Mountain Private not-for-profit | — | 4 | 71% | $22,535 | — |
| 11 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta Private not-for-profit | — | 1 | 49% | $36,717 | — |
| 12 | Mercer University Macon Private not-for-profit | — | 1 | 70% | $22,641 | — |
Colleges awarding the most Philosophy degrees in Georgia
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory University Atlanta Private not-for-profit | 54 | Not reported |
| 2 | Georgia State University Atlanta Public | 47 | Not reported |
| 3 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro Public | 20 | Not reported |
| 4 | University of Georgia Athens Public | 16 | Not reported |
| 5 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw Public | 13 | Not reported |
| 6 | University of West Georgia Carrollton Public | 9 | Not reported |
| 7 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville Public | 8 | Not reported |
| 8 | Morehouse College Atlanta Private not-for-profit | 8 | Not reported |
| 9 | Spelman College Atlanta Private not-for-profit | 5 | Not reported |
| 10 | Covenant College Lookout Mountain Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 2 Georgia colleges offering Philosophy
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Atlanta University | Atlanta | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Mercer University | Macon | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in Georgia.
Which Georgia colleges award the most Philosophy degrees?+
Emory University (54 graduates a year), Georgia State University (47 graduates a year) and Georgia Southern University (20 graduates a year) award the most Philosophy degrees and certificates in Georgia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 12 Georgia colleges offer Philosophy.
What is the focus of the Philosophy program?+
The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+
The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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