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2023 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Anthropology Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 219 degrees and certificates were awarded to anthropology students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #97 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Virginia to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia

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

Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in Anthropology

Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in Virginia for anthropology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 3 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

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Best Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 233
North Carolina 406
Florida 541
Tennessee 154
Kentucky 103
South Carolina 78
Louisiana 88
Arkansas 68
Alabama 97
Mississippi 54
West Virginia 13

Anthropology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

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 3 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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