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2023 Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

29 Colleges
$25,469 Avg Salary
$23,038 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Anthropology Bachelor's 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the Southwest Region to see which bachelor's 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.

Check out the anthropology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Arizona State University - Skysong the most popular school in the Southwest Region for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a very large student population.

About 81% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 19% are male.

On average, anthropology graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $26,416 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $272.

Read full report on Anthropology at Arizona State University - Skysong

#2

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas State is a very large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.

Of the 80 students majoring in anthropology at Texas State, 20% are male and 80% are female.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Texas State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,066. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $216, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Anthropology at Texas State University Report

Out of the 29 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 73 students majoring in anthropology at ASU - Tempe, 30% are male and 70% are female.

On average, anthropology graduates from ASU - Tempe take out $26,416 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $272.

Read full report on Anthropology at Arizona State University - Tempe

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular anthropology schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 73% of the anthropology majors at the school.

On average, anthropology graduates from UT Austin take out $22,626 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $220.

Full Anthropology at The University of Texas at Austin Report

Out of the 29 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 5 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station.

About 75% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 25% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $211.

Full Anthropology at Texas A&M University - College Station Report

#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Out of the 29 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 5 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson.

About 66% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 34% are male.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Arizona

The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public college with a very large student population.

About 81% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 19% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology majors at UTSA accumulate an average of around $23,965 in student debt.

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University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree anthropology programs. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 67% of the anthropology majors at the school.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of New Mexico - Main Campus

#9

Baylor University

Waco, TX

With a ranking of #9, Baylor University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 84% of the anthropology majors at the school.

Read full report on Anthropology at Baylor University

With a ranking of #10, University of North Texas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNT is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Denton.

Of the 42 students majoring in anthropology at UNT, 21% are male and 79% are female.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at UNT take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,942.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of North Texas

Best Anthropology Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Texas 595
Arizona 310
Oklahoma 49
New Mexico 107

One of 12 majors within the area of study, anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 26 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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