by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for anthropology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 603 degrees in anthropology to qualified students.
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Your choice of anthropology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Anthropology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anthropology Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the anthropology degree levels they offer.
Rice University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in anthropology. Rice is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rice is a great university overall.
There were approximately 17 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Rice in the most recent data year.
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The University of Texas at Austin is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were about 76 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available. Those anthropology students who get their degree from The University of Texas at Austin make $9,204 more than the typical anthropology grad.
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It's hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a degree in anthropology. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were roughly 62 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients usually earn an average of $22,162 in the first five years of their career.
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Southern Methodist University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in anthropology. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.
There were about 13 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 20th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 92 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the anthropology program at Texas State University make $7,642 more than the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Located in the large city of San Antonio, Trinity U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 16th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 10 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Trinity U in the most recent year we have data available.
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Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.
There were roughly 43 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the anthropology program report average early career income of $20,471.
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Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 25th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were roughly 64 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the anthropology program make about $24,828 for their early career.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 57 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year. After graduation, anthropology degree recipients usually make around $24,327 at the beginning of their careers.
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Texas Tech is a very large public university located in the large city of Lubbock. A Best Colleges rank of #168 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.
There were roughly 26 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the anthropology program make an average of $27,273 for their early career.
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Explore all the Best Anthropology Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 287 | 310 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 49 |
| New Mexico | 219 | 107 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 603 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 2,757 |
| Economics | 2,207 |
| Sociology | 1,712 |
| Geography & Cartography | 562 |
| International Relations & National Security | 498 |
| General Social Sciences | 185 |
| Urban Studies | 43 |
| Archeology | 16 |
| Other Social Sciences | 10 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
