2024 Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Anthropology is of the hottest doctor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #55 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for anthropology students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 21 doctor's degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on anthropology students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of anthropology students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized anthropology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for anthropology students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.

 

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Anthropology in Pennsylvania

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in anthropology.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Anthropology

1

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in anthropology from University of Pennsylvania

2

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in anthropology. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in anthropology from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

2

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Temple University is a great option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in anthropology from Temple University

Best Anthropology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	366	56
Maryland	190	5
New Jersey	165	6
District of Columbia	143	1

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Anthropology Related Rankings by Major

One of 5 majors within the Anthropology area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Deror avi. More about our data sources and methodologies.