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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

31 Ranked Colleges
216 Degrees Awarded
$29,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

Anthropology is the 77th most popular major in the country with 12,008 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, anthropology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $24,661 and had an average of $23,289 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,237 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $23,694 and $23,268 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 216 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 31 colleges that offer a degree 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 2 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 4 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

William & Mary did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Anthropology Master’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 William & Mary are $34,800.

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#5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #5 spot on the list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’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.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, University of Virginia has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of West Florida are $24,894.

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#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Florida State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
#19 in overall quality

University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UCF has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 6 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Emory has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. FAU is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FAU Anthropology Report

#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 11 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky Anthropology Report

#20 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UAB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UAB Anthropology Report

#16

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#21 in overall quality

University of Louisville came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Louisville is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Anthropology Master’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 University of Louisville are $27,575.

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#17

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Mississippi State is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It awarded 9 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950.

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#18

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 10 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full GMU Anthropology Report

#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 8 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Mississippi is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 2 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #21, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 3 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Charlotte Anthropology Report

#22

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#23 in overall quality

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #22. UARK is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 3 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Anthropology Master’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 University of Arkansas are $22,121.

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#23

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

ECU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Anthropology Master’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 East Carolina University are $20,685.

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#24

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia

With a ranking of #24, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 15 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Anthropology Master’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 Georgia State are $24,790.

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#25

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

With a ranking of #25, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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  • 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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  • 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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