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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that 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 $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in anthropology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality anthropology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the anthropology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

Duke also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140.

Read more about 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 $30-$48k. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624.

Read full report on Anthropology at Vanderbilt

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k list, UF has also earned the #5 rank 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

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Anthropology Report

#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Virginia Anthropology Report

#6

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Emory is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 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 are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Emory Anthropology Report

#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

William & Mary did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. William & Mary is a medium-sized school located in Williamsburg, Virginia that handed out 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k list, William & Mary has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800.

Read full report on Anthropology at William & Mary

#9 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Tampa, Florida 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Anthropology Report

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s 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 University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Georgia

#10

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 $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Tulane has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at Tulane University of Louisiana

#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at UT Knoxville

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k list, UK has also earned the #12 rank 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.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Kentucky

#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k list, UARK has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at UARK

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k list, UofSC has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at UofSC

#15

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. The University of Alabama is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at UA

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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%.

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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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