Best Philosophy Schools Near Dyersburg, TN (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dyersburg, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $8,090 to $25,082 per year for indexed programs. Dyersburg has a population of about 16,075. Median household income is $51,846 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $136,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Dyersburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Dyersburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dyersburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Dyersburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN 35.1 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,213
Avg net price $10,701/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN 70.6 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,651
Avg net price $28,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 71.4 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,458
Avg net price $12,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN 117.6 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,301
Avg net price $9,735/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,006
Out‑of‑state$14,766
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  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN 143.9 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
91.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $91,565
Avg net price $15,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 157

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN 144.0 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,541
Avg net price $24,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Belmont University

Nashville, TN 144.4 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,930
Avg net price $33,147/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,540
Out‑of‑state$42,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 169.3 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,541
Avg net price $13,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee philosophy page.

Philosophy Wages Near Dyersburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $74,090
Writers and Authors $58,870
Lawyers $136,180
Clergy $57,260
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,860
Editors $59,550
Management Analysts $99,260

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Dyersburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,075 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,846 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Dyersburg, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Dyersburg. The closest is The University of Tennessee-Martin in Martin, TN (35.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeast Missouri State University (87.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in Tennessee are: Lawyers ($136,180), Management Analysts ($99,260), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($74,090). Wages for Dyersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Dyersburg?

Jackson, TN is 40.7 miles from Dyersburg and has its own set of local philosophy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Dyersburg an affordable place to study philosophy?

Dyersburg’s median household income of $51,846 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dyersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Dyersburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Dyersburg:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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