2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, anthropology was ranked #77 in the country. In fact 11,415 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 73 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the anthropology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for anthropology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Vanderbilt University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Wake Forest University is a great place for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 73 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debtload of $15,794.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means James Madison University is a great place for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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William & Mary ranked #6 on this year’s Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology majors at UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of around $14,318 in student debt.
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Emory University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Georgia landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree anthropology programs. UGA is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.
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University of Louisville ranked #10 on this year’s Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofL is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at UofL take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,171.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | The University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
| 12 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| 13 | University of Richmond | University of Richmond, VA |
| 14 | Elon University | Elon, NC |
Best Anthropology Colleges by State
Explore the best anthropology schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 233 |
| Virginia | 219 |
| North Carolina | 406 |
| Florida | 541 |
| Tennessee | 154 |
| Kentucky | 103 |
| South Carolina | 78 |
| Louisiana | 88 |
| Arkansas | 68 |
| Alabama | 97 |
| Mississippi | 54 |
| West Virginia | 13 |
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Anthropology Related Rankings by Major
One of 12 majors within the area of study, anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Anthropology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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