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2023 Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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$49,455 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Anthropology Doctor'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.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor'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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the anthropology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Teachers College at Columbia University to be the best school for anthropology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Teachers College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

Full Anthropology at Teachers College at Columbia University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The Graduate Center, CUNY is a great place for anthropology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Anthropology at The Graduate Center, CUNY Report

#3

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Princeton University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Princeton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton.

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#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johns Hopkins University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.

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#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Cornell University is a great place for anthropology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Binghamton University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree anthropology programs. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Vestal.

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#8

New York University

New York, NY

New York University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree anthropology programs. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for anthropology students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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#10

American University

Washington, DC

American University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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Best Anthropology Colleges by State

Explore the best anthropology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 349
New York 908
Maryland 72
New Jersey 134
District of Columbia 93
Delaware 14

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 19 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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