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2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Georgia

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,905 Avg Student Debt
$61,407 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Anthropology Badge [Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/anthropology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong anthropology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for anthropology students.

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2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in anthropology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Anthropology Schools

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University Of Georgia earned the #1 spot for value among anthropology schools in Georgia. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $20,366 to complete the anthropology program here. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $20,396. Set against $20,366 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in anthropology will find it at Kennesaw State University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for anthropology graduates is $26,787. Anthropology graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $30,544 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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A rank of #3 makes Georgia Southern University one of the best values for anthropology. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the anthropology program here. Early-career anthropology graduates make about $45,531. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgia Southern University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Georgia State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value anthropology schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,358 to complete the anthropology program here. Anthropology graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $23,499 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Emory University earned it the #5 place for anthropology. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $64,280. Anthropology graduates carry a median of $21,515 in student loans. Anthropology graduates of Emory University earn a median of $36,700 early in their careers. Set against $21,515 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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