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2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

15 Ranked Colleges
90 Degrees Awarded
$36,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 Southeast region, there were 2,237 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $23,694 and $23,268 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 90 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 15 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the anthropology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #1 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Duke University Anthropology Report

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #2 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at Vanderbilt

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Florida

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at UNC Chapel Hill

#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Anthropology Report

#6

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Emory is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at Emory University

#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, William & Mary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Williamsburg, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

William & Mary also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800.

Read full report on Anthropology at William & Mary

University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Georgia

#10

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

Tulane not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Tulane

#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at UT Knoxville

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Kentucky

#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas 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.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Arkansas

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Full UofSC Anthropology Report

#15

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940.

Read full report on Anthropology at UA

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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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