2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in North Carolina
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Anthropology School for You
In 2020-2021, 406 degrees and certificates were awarded to anthropology students who went to a North Carolina college or university. This makes it the #58 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Anthropology Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in North Carolina to see which programs offered the best value experiences for anthropology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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.
Top 10 Best Anthropology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Western Carolina University the best value school in North Carolina for anthropology students. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WCU are $4,367 a year. After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from WCU carry an average student debtload of $20,111. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $164.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great value for anthropology students. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill are $9,028 per year. After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debtload of $14,671.
UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Anthropology Schools in North Carolina list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNC Charlotte are $7,188 a year. While working on their degree, anthropology majors at UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNC Charlotte also is in the top 15% of our Best Anthropology Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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Out of the 13 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NC State are $9,131 per year. Anthropology majors at NC State take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
NC State did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Anthropology Schools in North Carolina list.
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Out of the 13 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Appalachian State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Boone.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Appalachian State are $7,410 per year. After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debtload of $21,110. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $232, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, Appalachian State is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Anthropology Schools in North Carolina list.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value anthropology programs. UNCW is a large public school located in the midsize city of Wilmington.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNCW are $7,238 per year. On average, anthropology graduates from UNCW take out $20,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UNCW also did well on our Best Anthropology Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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East Carolina University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value anthropology programs. ECU is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville.
ECU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,297 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from ECU carry an average student debtload of $25,750.
In addition to its great value ranking, ECU is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Anthropology Schools in North Carolina list.
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University of North Carolina at Asheville came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Asheville, UNCA is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNCA are $7,319 per year.
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With a ranking of #9, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s best value schools for anthropology students. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UNC Greensboro undergraduate students pay an average of $7,468 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, anthropology majors at UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of around $24,927 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNC Greensboro also is in the top 20% of our Best Anthropology Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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Duke University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Duke are $60,244 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Duke is ranked #1 for overall quality for anthropology in North Carolina.
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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 |
| 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.
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 13 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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