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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 $48-$75k” 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 $48-$75k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in anthropology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent anthropology programs, but they also cost less that 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k list. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #1 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 Duke University are $59,140.

Read full report on Anthropology at Duke University

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 7 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Vanderbilt

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 16 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Anthropology Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend William & Mary. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This medium-sized school is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full William & Mary Anthropology Report

#9 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Anthropology Report

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #3 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 Virginia are $32,394.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#8

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Emory has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 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 UGA are $27,476.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Georgia

#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Kentucky

#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at UARK

#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UofSC also took the #10 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 UofSC are $30,160.

Read more about Anthropology at UofSC

#7 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #7 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

Full UT Knoxville Anthropology Report

#14

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Alabama is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UA has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at The University of Alabama

#15

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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Tulane did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 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 Tulane are $61,176.

Read full report on Anthropology at Tulane University of Louisiana

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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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  • 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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