2023 Best Archeology Schools in California
Finding the Best Archeology School for You
With 19 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, archeology is the #280 most popular major in California.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Archeology Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in California to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Archeology Schools in California
The following schools top our list of the Best Archeology Colleges.
Top California Schools in Archeology
Our analysis found Stanford University to be the best school for archeology students who want to pursue a degree in California. Stanford is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Stanford.
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Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the # 2 spot on the list. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Archeology Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Mary’s College of California landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Moraga, SMC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Santa Cruz. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Archeology Schools in California list. UC Santa Cruz is a large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 27 |
| Oregon | 5 |
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Archeology Related Rankings by Major
Archeology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Archeology
| 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 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.