2023 Most Popular Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Anthropology 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're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 100 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Anthropology program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the anthropology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Anthropology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia University in the City of New York the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for anthropology students. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
On average, anthropology graduates from Columbia take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
The excellent programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Anthropology majors at Pitt take out an average of $24,362 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $629.
Out of the 100 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Binghamton University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Binghamton University is a large public school located in the midsize suburb of Vestal.
While working on their degree, anthropology majors at Binghamton University accumulate an average of around $20,793 in student debt.
Out of the 100 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lehman College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Bronx, Lehman is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from Lehman carry an average student debt load of $13,311.
The excellent programs at The Graduate Center, CUNY helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Princeton University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Princeton.
George Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for anthropology students. It came in at #6 on the list. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
While working on their degree, anthropology majors at GWU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
Read full report on Anthropology at George Washington University
With a ranking of #8, New York University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for anthropology students. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Anthropology majors at NYU take out an average of $17,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
Hunter College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from Hunter carry an average student debt load of $16,000.
University of Maryland - College Park landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular anthropology programs. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at UMCP take out is $20,712.
Read full report on Anthropology at University of Maryland - College Park
With a ranking of #11, Fordham University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for anthropology students. Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Fordham U take out is $26,500.
Queens College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular anthropology programs. Located in the large city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at QC take out is $20,000.
Stony Brook University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from SUNY Stony Brook carry an average student debt load of $20,000.
University at Buffalo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for anthropology students. It came in at #12 on the list. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo.
On average, anthropology graduates from University at Buffalo take out $22,375 in student loans while working on their degree.
Temple University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for anthropology students. It came in at #15 on the list. Temple is a very large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Temple take out is $26,000.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Anthropology students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA |
| 17 | University at Albany | Albany, NY |
| 18 | Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY |
| 19 | Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster, PA |
| 19 | SUNY Geneseo | Geneseo, NY |
| 19 | Rutgers University - New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ |
| 19 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY |
Best Anthropology Colleges by State
Explore the best anthropology schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 349 |
| New York | 908 |
| Maryland | 72 |
| New Jersey | 134 |
| District of Columbia | 93 |
| Delaware | 14 |
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 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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