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Best Anthropology Schools in Texas

2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Texas

16 Colleges
$28,386 Avg Salary
$21,688 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Anthropology School for You

With 595 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, anthropology is the #94 most popular major in Texas.

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.

The Best Anthropology Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Texas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Texas

The following schools top our list of the Best Anthropology Colleges.

Top 10 Best Anthropology Schools

#1

Rice University

Houston, TX

Our analysis found Rice University to be the best school for anthropology students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Located in the large city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Anthropology Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $23,939. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $220.

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#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Texas Christian University is a great place for anthropology students. TCU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

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#4

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX

Out of the 16 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinity University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Trinity U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston - Clear Lake. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Texas list. Located in the suburb of Houston, UH Clear Lake is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Southern Methodist University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Anthropology Schools in Texas list. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Schools in Texas ranking. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.

While working on their degree, anthropology majors at Texas A&M College Station accumulate an average of around $24,250 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $211.

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#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Schools in Texas ranking. Texas State is a very large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Texas State take out is $23,773. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $216.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Texas Tech take out is $21,250.

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#10

University of Houston

Houston, TX

With a ranking of #10, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students. UH is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.

On average, anthropology graduates from UH take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Anthropology Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 310
Oklahoma 49
New Mexico 107

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 16 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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