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2023 Most Popular Online Anthropology Schools in California

7 Colleges
$27,082 Avg Salary
$18,467 Avg Student Debt

With 2,821 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, anthropology is the #46 most popular major in California.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Anthropology Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online anthropology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#2

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Saddleback College is a great place for anthropology students pursuing an online degree. Saddleback College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo.

Full Anthropology at Saddleback College Report

#3

Butte College

Oroville, CA

The excellent online programs at Butte College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in California. Butte College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Oroville.

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#4

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rio Hondo College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Anthropology Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Whittier, RHCCD is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#5

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

Out of the 7 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, San Bernardino Valley College landed the # 5 spot on the list. San Bernardino Valley College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of San Bernardino.

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#6

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA

Solano Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Anthropology Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Solano College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Anthropology at Solano Community College Report

#6

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

With a ranking of #6, College of San Mateo did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students. Located in the midsize city of San Mateo, CSM is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Anthropology at College of San Mateo Report

Best Anthropology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 232
Oregon 235
Nevada 118
Hawaii 61
Alaska 27

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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 7 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Deror avi.

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