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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology

131 Colleges in the United States
1,031 Associate Degrees
An associate degree in anthropology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #120 out of 969 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 131 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,031 associate degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology The anthropology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for anthropology, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Bachelor's Degrees in Anthropology
Master's Degrees in Anthropology
Doctor's Degrees in Anthropology
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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for anthropology.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in anthropology. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

21 Most Well Attended Schools for Anthropology Students Working on Their Associate

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
34 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
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Santa Barbara City College is a popular decision for students pursuing an associate degree in anthropology. SBCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Barbara.

There were approximately 34 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
33 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
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Santa Monica College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in anthropology. SMC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Monica.

There were approximately 33 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
30 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
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Any student who is interested in an associate degree in anthropology needs to check out Moorpark College. Moorpark College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark.

There were approximately 30 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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29 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
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Pasadena City College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in anthropology. Pasadena City College is a very large public college located in the city of Pasadena.

There were roughly 29 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year.

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
28 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
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Long Beach City College is a very large public college located in the large city of Long Beach.

There were roughly 28 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
28 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
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Oxnard College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Oxnard.

There were roughly 28 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Oxnard College in the most recent data year.

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27 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

SRJC is a large public college located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in California.

There were approximately 27 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at SRJC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
26 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
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Located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 26 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
25 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
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Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 25 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent data year.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
25 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
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Located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were roughly 25 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent year we have data available.

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23 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
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Cabrillo College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Aptos.

There were roughly 23 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Cabrillo College in the most recent year we have data available.

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23 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in New Mexico.

There were roughly 23 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent data year.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
22 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Bakersfield College is a very large public college located in the city of Bakersfield.

There were roughly 22 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent data year.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
21 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fullerton College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Fullerton.

There were roughly 21 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
21 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
#7 Best Quality In CA

American River is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Sacramento. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in California.

There were about 21 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
20 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
#3 Best Quality In CA

Ventura College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Ventura. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in California.

There were roughly 20 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Ventura College in the most recent data year.

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
20 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In UT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 20 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
20 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 20 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent data year.

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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
19 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Woodland Hills, Pierce College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 19 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Pierce College in the most recent year we have data available.

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
19 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Located in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in California.

There were roughly 19 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at East Los Angeles College in the most recent data year.

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19 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fresno City College is a very large public college located in the large city of Fresno.

There were roughly 19 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology award.

Rank College Location
25 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA
26 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
26 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
22 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
23 Butte College Oroville, CA
23 Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA
25 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA

Anthropology by Region

View the Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology for a specific region near you.

Region
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New England
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Southwest
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