2023 Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Anthropology Associate Degree School for You
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 95 schools in California to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Anthropology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in California
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for anthropology majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Santa Rosa Junior College the most popular school in California for anthropology students working on their associate degree. SRJC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa.
About 74% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 26% are male.
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Out of the 95 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Moorpark College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Moorpark College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark.
Women make up 59% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cabrillo College is a great place for anthropology students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 70% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 30% are male.
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Out of the 95 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Sierra College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 26 students majoring in anthropology at Sierra College, 19% are male and 81% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Long Beach City College is a great place for anthropology students working on their associate degree. Long Beach City College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Long Beach.
About 76% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 24% are male.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Oxnard College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular anthropology schools in California. Oxnard College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Oxnard.
About 56% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 44% are male.
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Santa Barbara City College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. SBCC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Santa Barbara.
About 76% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 24% are male.
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With a ranking of #8, Sacramento City College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for anthropology students working on their associate degree. Sacramento City is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Sacramento.
Of the 20 students majoring in anthropology at Sacramento City, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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American River College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree anthropology programs. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.
About 80% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 20% are male.
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Saddleback College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for anthropology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Saddleback College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.
About 84% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 16% are male.
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East Los Angeles College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for anthropology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. East Los Angeles College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Monterey Park.
About 67% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Chaffey College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree anthropology programs. Chaffey College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.
About 65% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 35% are male.
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Foothill College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 65% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 35% are male.
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Pasadena City College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in California list. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pasadena.
Of the 17 students majoring in anthropology at Pasadena City College, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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Request InformationAdditional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in California award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Santa Monica College | Santa Monica, CA |
| 15 | Cypress College | Cypress, CA |
| 15 | Fullerton College | Fullerton, CA |
| 18 | San Diego City College | San Diego, CA |
| 18 | Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA |
| 18 | Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa, CA |
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 |
Majors Related to 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 28 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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