2024 Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region
65
Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,992
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
Ranked #75 in popularity,
anthropology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 65 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,992 degrees in anthropology to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Anthropology School
The anthropology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Anthropology rankings. For our Best Overall Anthropology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Anthropology Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Anthropology in the Southeast Region
The schools below may not offer all types of anthropology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Anthropology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In NC
31
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
Duke University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in anthropology. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were about 31 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in anthropology from Duke UniversityAny student pursuing a degree in anthropology needs to take a look at Vanderbilt University. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were approximately 27 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in anthropology from Vanderbilt UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
61
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
Emory University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in anthropology. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were approximately 61 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in anthropology from Emory UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
45
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in anthropology has to take a look at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were roughly 45 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in anthropology from University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
69
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 69 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in anthropology from University of Virginia - Main CampusDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
186
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were approximately 186 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in anthropology from University of FloridaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In VA
32
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.
There were roughly 32 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in anthropology from William & MaryDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In LA
62
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.
There were approximately 62 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in anthropology from Tulane University of LouisianaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In GA
43
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 43 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in anthropology from University of GeorgiaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
68
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were roughly 68 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in anthropology from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
