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2024 Best Anthropology Schools in Florida

10 Colleges in Florida
567 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$26,497 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in anthropology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #77 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Anthropology Schools in Florida ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 567 degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School

Best Anthropology Schools in Florida The anthropology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Anthropology rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for anthropology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Anthropology
Master's Degrees in Anthropology
Doctor's Degrees in Anthropology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Anthropology Schools in Florida ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Anthropology in Florida

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Florida Schools in Anthropology

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$29,556 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a degree in anthropology. UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 164 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the anthropology program at University of Florida make $3,059 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In FL

University of Miami is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in anthropology. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were about 9 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$33,354 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat University of South Florida - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in anthropology. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #229 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.

There were about 110 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year. Anthropology degree recipients from University of South Florida - Main Campus receive an earnings boost of around $6,857 over the average income of anthropology majors.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$24,506 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in anthropology needs to check out Florida State University. Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were about 41 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the anthropology program earn about $24,506 for their early career.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$24,170 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #193 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.

There were about 107 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the anthropology program state that they receive average early career income of $24,170.

More information about a degree in anthropology from University of Central Florida

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$23,085 Median Starting Salary
$29,000 Median Student Debt

UWF is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Pensacola. This university ranks 31st out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 21 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UWF in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, anthropology degree recipients generally earn around $23,085 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in anthropology from The University of West Florida

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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In FL

Rollins is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Winter Park. This college ranks 22nd out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 11 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Rollins in the most recent data year.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$25,455 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 32 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients generally earn around $25,455 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in anthropology from Florida Atlantic University

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In FL
60.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 25th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 10 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at FGCU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in anthropology from Florida Gulf Coast University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$22,843 Median Starting Salary
$20,625 Median Student Debt

UNF is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Jacksonville. This university ranks 15th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 18 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UNF in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the anthropology program make about $22,843 for their early career.

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Best Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 228
North Carolina 279 406
Virginia 274 219
Tennessee 269 153
South Carolina 248 78
Kentucky 244 103
Louisiana 242 88
Mississippi 234 54
Arkansas 234 68
Alabama 233 97
West Virginia 207 13

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Anthropology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Anthropology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Anthropology 566
Medical Anthropology 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 2,580
Economics 1,443
Sociology 1,076
International Relations & National Security 879
General Social Sciences 606
Geography & Cartography 227
Other Social Sciences 10
Demography & Population Studies 5

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