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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Middle Atlantic Region

16 Ranked Colleges
96 Degrees Awarded
$35,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

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 Middle Atlantic Region” 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 Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,519 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 96 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree anthropology students.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. New York, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

The Graduate Center did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Graduate Center, CUNY are $23,640, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The Graduate Center Anthropology Report

#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042.

Read more about Anthropology at Cornell

#3

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Binghamton University landed the #3 spot on the list. Binghamton University is a public institution located in Vestal, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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 Binghamton University are $25,290.

Full Binghamton University Anthropology Report

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Temple University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Temple Anthropology Report

#5

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Albany. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Albany, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UAlbany did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225.

Full UAlbany Anthropology Report

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Stony Brook University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Stony Brook also took the #13 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at Stony Brook University

#7

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#10 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Maryland - College Park is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at UMCP

#8

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#16 in overall quality

University at Buffalo landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

University at Buffalo also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University at Buffalo Anthropology Report

#9

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#14 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #9. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

#7 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pitt is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 12 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UPenn also took the #1 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at UPenn

#11

New York University

New York, New York
#6 in overall quality

New York University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, NYU has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NYU Anthropology Report

#12

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#12 in overall quality

American University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. The American University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The American University also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at American University are $35,524, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at The American University

#12

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

Penn State University Park not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728.

Read full report on Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University - University Park

#13

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#9 in overall quality

Syracuse University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Syracuse is a large school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also took the #9 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at Syracuse

#5 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, Columbia has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Anthropology Report

#15

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #15. Johns Hopkins is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

Johns Hopkins did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins are $59,425.

Full Johns Hopkins University Anthropology Report

#16

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#3 in overall quality

Princeton University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Princeton, New Jersey. It awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, Princeton has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton are $56,470.

Read full report on Anthropology at Princeton

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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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