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Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

7 Colleges
$25,469 Avg Salary
$23,038 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 154 degrees and certificates were awarded to anthropology students who went to a Tennessee college or university. This makes it the #82 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Tennessee to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

The colleges and universities below are the best for anthropology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Bachelor's in Anthropology

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a very large student population.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Sewanee - The University of the South helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in Tennessee. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Out of the 7 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the # 4 spot on the list. UofM is a very large public school located in the large city of Memphis.

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#5

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rhodes College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Middle Tennessee State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree anthropology programs. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology majors at Middle Tennessee State University accumulate an average of around $26,833 in student debt.

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East Tennessee State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for anthropology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. ETSU is a large public school located in the small city of Johnson City.

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Best Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 233
Virginia 219
North Carolina 406
Florida 541
Kentucky 103
South Carolina 78
Louisiana 88
Arkansas 68
Alabama 97
Mississippi 54
West Virginia 13

One of 12 majors within the area of study, anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 7 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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