2024 Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

Anthropology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #50 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

There was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2024 Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Anthropology in Virginia

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in anthropology.

Top Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Anthropology

1

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

2 Annual Graduates

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in anthropology. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in anthropology from University of Virginia - Main Campus

2

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

2 Annual Graduates

William & Mary is a good decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in anthropology. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in anthropology from William & Mary

Best Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	138	27
Georgia	126	8
North Carolina	115	7
Mississippi	113	0
Louisiana	103	3
Tennessee	102	2
Alabama	98	1
South Carolina	91	1
Kentucky	87	9
Arkansas	58	1

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Anthropology Related Rankings by Major

Anthropology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Anthropology Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Anthropology	4

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Economics	37
Sociology	12
International Relations & National Security	11
Urban Studies	9
Political Science & Government	5
Other Social Sciences	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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