2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Alabama
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Anthropology School for You
Anthropology is the #98 most popular major in Alabama with 97 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
The Best Value Anthropology Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Alabama 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Alabama Schools for Affordable Quality in Anthropology
Our 2023 rankings named Troy University the best value school in Alabama for anthropology students. TROY is a large public school located in the remote town of Troy.
TROY undergraduate students pay an average of $9,312 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 5 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 2 spot on the list. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Birmingham.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UAB are $8,568 a year. Anthropology majors at UAB take out an average of $24,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in Alabama. Auburn is a very large public school located in the small city of Auburn.
Auburn undergraduate students pay an average of $11,826 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Auburn also made our Best Anthropology Schools in Alabama list, coming in at #2.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA are $11,620 per year. Anthropology majors at UA take out an average of $23,875 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UA is ranked #5 for overall quality for anthropology in Alabama.
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Out of the 5 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Alabama landed the # 5 spot on the list. USA is a large public school located in the city of Mobile.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USA are $8,756 per year.
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Request InformationBest Value Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 233 |
| Virginia | 219 |
| North Carolina | 406 |
| Florida | 541 |
| Tennessee | 154 |
| Kentucky | 103 |
| South Carolina | 78 |
| Louisiana | 88 |
| Arkansas | 68 |
| 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.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 5 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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