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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

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 Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 11,652 people earned their degree in anthropology, making the major the 71st most popular in the United States.

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 Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the anthropology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

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 #1 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at UNC Chapel Hill

#2

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 #2 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid 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 University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Florida

#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. 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.

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 USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#5

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 #5 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 7 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at Vanderbilt

#6

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at Duke University

#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, William & Mary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at William & Mary

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid list, UGA has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UGA Anthropology Report

#9

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. 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 with aid list, UARK has also earned the #14 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 University of Arkansas are $22,121.

Full University of Arkansas Anthropology Report

#10

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Emory University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. 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 with aid list, Emory has also earned the #4 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 Emory are $44,676.

Read full report on Anthropology at Emory University

#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #12 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UK Anthropology Report

#7 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 7 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. 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 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 UA are $30,940.

Read more about Anthropology at The University of Alabama

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at UofSC

#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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. 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.

Tulane also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176.

Read more about 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%.

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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