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2024 Best Anthropology Schools in Nevada

2 Colleges in Nevada
143 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$28,004 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in anthropology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #77 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Anthropology Schools in Nevada ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 143 degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Anthropology
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The anthropology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Anthropology Schools in Nevada. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Anthropology in Nevada

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.

Top Nevada Schools in Anthropology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
30.9% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Nevada - Las Vegas if you wish to pursue a degree in anthropology. Located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients generally make about $29,212 at the beginning of their careers.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
2.2% Growth in Graduates

University of Nevada - Reno is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a very large student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the anthropology program report average early career wages of $26,795.

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Best Anthropology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
California3302,821
Washington300232
Oregon266233
Hawaii16461
Alaska11927

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Anthropology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Anthropology Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Anthropology143

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Political Science & Government211
Economics138
Sociology131
Urban Studies43
International Relations & National Security35
General Social Sciences30
Geography & Cartography25

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