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2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

17 Ranked Colleges
100 Degrees Awarded
$37,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,608 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,839 and $25,532 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 100 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in anthropology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent anthropology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the anthropology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

#1

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Princeton University landed the #1 spot on the list. Princeton University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Princeton, New Jersey. It awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Princeton also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton are $56,470.

Read more about Anthropology at Princeton

#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid list, UPenn has also earned the #1 rank 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania

#3

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johns Hopkins University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

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.

Read more about Anthropology at Johns Hopkins University

#4

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Maryland - College Park is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Anthropology Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 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 Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194.

Read more about Anthropology at Columbia University in the City of New York

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#15 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 For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Stony Brook, New York, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook University are $25,583.

Read more about Anthropology at Stony Brook University

#7

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Binghamton University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Binghamton University is a fairly large school located in Vestal, New York that handed out 7 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Binghamton University, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Binghamton University Anthropology Report

#8

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#4 in overall quality

Cornell University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Cornell is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at Cornell University

#9

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#17 in overall quality

University at Albany landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UAlbany is located in Albany, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UAlbany did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at University at Albany

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#18 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 For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. New Brunswick, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at Rutgers New Brunswick

#7 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Pitt also took the #7 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 Pitt are $40,836.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #19 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 University at Buffalo are $26,028.

Read more about Anthropology at University at Buffalo

#13

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#16 in overall quality

Temple University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Temple University is a large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple also took the #16 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at Temple

#14

American University

Washington, District of Columbia

American University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

The American University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at American University are $35,524, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at The American University

#15

New York University

New York, New York
#6 in overall quality

New York University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. NYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 13 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at New York University

#16

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#10 in overall quality

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Syracuse University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Syracuse, New York. It awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at Syracuse

#17

The New School

New York, New York
#19 in overall quality

The New School came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. New School University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

New School University also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at The New School are $47,642, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full New School University Anthropology Report

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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%.

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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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