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2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

15 Ranked Colleges
110 Degrees Awarded
$25,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Southwest region, there were 1,122 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,279 and $23,381 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 110 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 15 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.

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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #1 spot on the list. Denton, Texas 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.

UNT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at UNT

#2

Rice University

Houston, Texas

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #2 spot on the list. Rice University is located in Houston, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rice, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913.

Read more about Anthropology at Rice

#3

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. Texas State is a large school located in San Marcos, Texas that handed out 25 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040.

Read more about Anthropology at Texas State University

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 9 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NMSU Main Campus, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NMSU Main Campus Anthropology Report

#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. UH is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #10 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Houston

#12 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTSA, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UTSA Anthropology Report

#6 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 3 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #6 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at The University of Texas at Austin

#8 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 5 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #8 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at Arizona State University - Tempe

#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 2 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas Tech University Anthropology Report

#10

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 3 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree anthropology students with aid list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Anthropology Report

#11

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#7 in overall quality

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Arizona Anthropology Report

#12

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

With a ranking of #12, Northern Arizona University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, this large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

NAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489.

Full NAU Anthropology Report

#13

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#13 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 6 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890.

Read full report on Anthropology at UNM

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree anthropology students with aid list, University of Oklahoma has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Oklahoma

#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Southern Methodist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Dallas, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

SMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University are $47,478.

Full Southern Methodist 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%.

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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