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2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

19 Ranked Colleges
100 Degrees Awarded
$36,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 12,008 people earned their degree in anthropology, making the major the 77th most popular in the United States. 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” ranking, we looked at 19 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.

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 Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Top 20 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the #1 spot on the list. The Graduate Center, CUNY is a medium-sized public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 13 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at The Graduate Center, the school also landed the #12 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 The Graduate Center, CUNY are $23,640.

Full The Graduate Center Anthropology Report

#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #4 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 Cornell are $30,042.

Full Cornell Anthropology Report

#3

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Binghamton University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Vestal, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also took the #9 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 Binghamton University are $25,290.

Read more about Anthropology at Binghamton University

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 5 students 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#17 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Albany landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

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 UAlbany

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#15 in overall quality

Stony Brook University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #6. Stony Brook University is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, SUNY Stony Brook has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at Stony Brook University

#7

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UMCP 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.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, UMCP has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UMCP Anthropology Report

#8

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 7 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo are $26,028, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University at Buffalo Anthropology Report

#9

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 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 Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Anthropology Report

#7 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, Pitt has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Pitt Anthropology Report

#11

American University

Washington, District of Columbia

American University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at American University are $35,524.

Full American University Anthropology Report

#12

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UPenn, the school also landed the #1 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 University of Pennsylvania are $41,760.

Read more about Anthropology at UPenn

#13

New York University

New York, New York
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, New York University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NYU Anthropology Report

#14

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

Penn State University Park also took the #14 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Penn State University Park Anthropology Report

#13 in overall quality

Teachers College at Columbia University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Teachers College at Columbia University is located in New York, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

Teachers College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 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 Teachers College are $42,910.

Read full report on Anthropology at Teachers College at Columbia University

#16

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#10 in overall quality

Syracuse University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at Syracuse University

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5. 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 full report on Anthropology at Columbia

#18

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #18. This large school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Johns Hopkins University Anthropology Report

#18

The New School

New York, New York
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, The New School did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New School University is a medium-sized school located in New York, New York that handed out 1 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at New School University, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The New School are $47,642, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at New School University

#19

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#3 in overall quality

Princeton University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Princeton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton University are $56,470, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Princeton

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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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