2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Anthropology 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 73 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for anthropology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Anthropology Schools
Our analysis found Western Carolina University to be the best value school for anthropology students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. While working on their degree, anthropology majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $20,111 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $164.
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The excellent programs at University of Florida-Online helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Southeast Region . UF Online is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.
UF Online undergraduate students pay an average of $16,579 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from UF Online carry an average student debtload of $15,009. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $151.
In addition to its great value ranking, UF Online is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UofM are $14,088 a year. On average, anthropology graduates from UofM take out $25,388 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USF Tampa are $17,324 per year. While working on their degree, anthropology majors at USF Tampa accumulate an average of around $25,103 in student debt.
USF Tampa excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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The excellent programs at James Madison University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at JMU are $29,564 a year. Anthropology majors at JMU take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
JMU also claimed a spot on our Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #6, Troy University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for anthropology students. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at TROY are $18,624 a year.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value anthropology programs. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNC Charlotte are $20,622 a year. Anthropology majors at UNC Charlotte take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNC Charlotte also is in the top 20% of our Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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University of Central Florida came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
UCF undergraduate students pay an average of $22,467 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at UCF take out is $20,000.
UCF also claimed a spot on our Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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University of West Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for anthropology students. It came in at #9 on the list. University of West Georgia is a large public school located in the fringe town of Carrollton.
University of West Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $17,576 in tuition and fees each year. Anthropology majors at University of West Georgia take out an average of $22,687 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of Louisville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for anthropology students. It came in at #10 on the list. UofL is a very large public school located in the large city of Louisville.
UofL undergraduate students pay an average of $28,716 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, anthropology majors at UofL accumulate an average of around $22,289 in student debt.
In addition to its great value ranking, UofL is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Anthropology students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 12 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 12 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 14 | Augusta University | Augusta, GA |
Best Anthropology Colleges by State
Explore the best anthropology colleges 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 Majors for Anthropology
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 26 schools only.
- 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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