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2025 Best Anthropology Associate Degree Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
843 Associate Degrees
Anthropology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #120 most popular associate degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of anthropology. Combined, these schools handed out 843 associate degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School for Your Associate Degree

Best Anthropology Associate Degree Schools Your choice of anthropology for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for anthropology students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anthropology Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Anthropology in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in anthropology.

Top Schools for an Associate in Anthropology

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Merced College
Merced, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Merced College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in anthropology. Located in the small city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in anthropology from Merced College

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Sacramento City College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in anthropology. Sacramento City is a fairly large public college located in the city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in anthropology from Sacramento City College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

American River College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in anthropology. American River is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Sacramento.More information about a associate in anthropology from American River College

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Sierra College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in anthropology. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in anthropology from Sierra College

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in anthropology from Salt Lake Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in anthropology from Central New Mexico Community College

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

College of the Canyons is a large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in anthropology from College of the Canyons

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17 Annual Graduates

Fresno City College is a very large public college located in the city of Fresno.More information about a associate in anthropology from Fresno City College

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11 Annual Graduates

Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in anthropology from Pasadena City College

Anthropology by Region

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One of 5 majors within the Anthropology area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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