2023 Most Popular Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Anthropology Master'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.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
The Most Popular Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 32 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the anthropology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Anthropology Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Georgia State University to be the most popular school for anthropology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 80% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of South Florida - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular anthropology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 56% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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Out of the 32 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 3 spot on the list. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
Women make up 80% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for anthropology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 9 students majoring in anthropology at UA, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular anthropology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Out of the 32 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 4 spot on the list. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree anthropology programs. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 75% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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The University of West Florida ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Pensacola, UWF is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 50% are male.
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With a ranking of #7, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for anthropology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public school with a very large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Florida State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree anthropology programs. Florida State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.
Women make up 71% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 233 |
| Virginia | 219 |
| North Carolina | 406 |
| Florida | 541 |
| Tennessee | 154 |
| Kentucky | 103 |
| South Carolina | 78 |
| Louisiana | 88 |
| Arkansas | 68 |
| Alabama | 97 |
| Mississippi | 54 |
| West Virginia | 13 |
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 25 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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