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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

15 Ranked Colleges
90 Degrees Awarded
$36,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Anthropology is the 71st most popular major in the country with 11,652 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,221 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 90 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in anthropology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great anthropology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the anthropology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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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 “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at Duke University

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Vanderbilt is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 7 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624.

Full Vanderbilt University Anthropology Report

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at UF

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full William & Mary Anthropology Report

#9 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #9 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at USF Tampa

#7

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Emory University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at Emory University

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Virginia

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at UGA

#7 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Anthropology Report

#11

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also took the #8 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tulane Anthropology Report

#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UK Anthropology Report

#14

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Arkansas

#15

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #13 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Alabama Anthropology Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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