Best Philosophy Schools Near Danville, VA (2026)

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

Danville, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $45,312 to $65,548 per year for indexed programs. Danville has a population of about 42,239. Median household income is $42,778 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $167,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Danville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Danville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Danville 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 Danville. 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

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA 57.8 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,380
Avg net price $22,235/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Randolph College

Lynchburg, VA 60.5 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,409
Avg net price $15,921/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Roanoke College

Salem, VA 60.8 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,047
Avg net price $24,503/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Hollins University

Roanoke, VA 60.9 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,075
Avg net price $20,896/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA 69.2 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,640
Avg net price $22,400/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, VA 69.7 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
42.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,943
Avg net price $17,758/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA 71.7 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,698
Avg net price $24,953/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 153

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VA 80.0 miles from Danville
  • 4 year
34.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,002
Avg net price $22,213/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Danville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $85,310
Writers and Authors $85,000
Lawyers $167,210
Clergy $55,430
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,170
Editors $80,590
Management Analysts $117,580

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.

Danville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 42,239 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,778 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Danville, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Danville. The closest is Elon University in Elon, NC (33.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is High Point University (53.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles in Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in Virginia are: Lawyers ($167,210), Management Analysts ($117,580), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($85,310). Wages for Danville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Martinsville instead of Danville?

Martinsville, VA is 26.1 miles from Danville 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 Danville an affordable place to study philosophy?

Danville’s median household income of $42,778 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Danville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Danville

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

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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