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2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

14 Ranked Colleges
90 Degrees Awarded
$36,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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” 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in anthropology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality anthropology programs that also have a lower cost than 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

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

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Southeast Region

#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 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 USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#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 list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 16 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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 University of Florida

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at UNC Chapel Hill

#4

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #14 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 UARK are $22,121.

Full University of Arkansas Anthropology Report

#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

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

Read more about Anthropology at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Full UGA Anthropology Report

#7

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #10 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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.

Full UofSC Anthropology Report

#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 7 doctorate’s anthropology 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Knoxville Anthropology Report

#9

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at UA

#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, William & Mary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. It awarded 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, William & Mary 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 William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full William & Mary Anthropology Report

#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 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.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Kentucky

#11

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Emory also took the #4 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at Emory University

#12

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s 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 more about Anthropology at Vanderbilt University

#13

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 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 Duke are $59,140.

Read full report on Anthropology at Duke University

#14

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 University of Louisiana 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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