2023 Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Finding the Best Anthropology Associate Degree 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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 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 the Rocky Mountains Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for anthropology majors pursuing a associate degree.
Most Popular Rocky Mountains Region Schools for an Associate in Anthropology
Our 2023 rankings named Salt Lake Community College the most popular school in the Rocky Mountains Region for anthropology students working on their associate degree. Salt Lake Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.
About 85% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 15% are male.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at North Idaho College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular anthropology schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the small city of Coeur d'Alene, NIC is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Wyoming Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the remote town of Rock Springs, WWCC is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Northwest Community College is a small public school located in the town of Powell.
Women make up 50% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Western Idaho landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public school with a large student population.
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Casper College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the city of Casper, Casper College is a public school with a small student population.
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College of Southern Idaho came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the town of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Central Wyoming College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree anthropology programs. CWC is a small public school located in the town of Riverton.
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With a ranking of #9, Laramie County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for anthropology students working on their associate degree. LCCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Cheyenne.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 272 |
| Utah | 154 |
| Idaho | 80 |
| Montana | 53 |
| Wyoming | 28 |
Majors Related to Anthropology
One of 12 majors within the area of study, anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 9 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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